Private jet cost
Palm Beach → Detroit
A private flight from Palm Beach to Detroit covers 974 nautical miles (1,803 km) and takes about 2h 37m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $17,988 – $26,020 one-way — about $5,501 per seat.
974 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 37m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
940 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 180 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 47m | $15,378 – $22,816 | $24,074 – $32,030 | $29,874 – $44,630 | $4,774 | 542 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 41m | $18,148 – $25,639 | $28,843 – $36,606 | $35,043 – $50,006 | $5,473 | 705 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $17,988 – $26,020 | $28,365 – $36,821 | $35,865 – $53,821 | $5,501 | 940 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $23,161 – $33,471 | $36,556 – $47,408 | $45,556 – $68,408 | $7,079 | 1,383 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 25m | $28,014 – $40,443 | $44,252 – $57,336 | $54,752 – $82,336 | $8,557 | 1,619 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $35,261 – $53,842 | $55,863 – $76,437 | $68,363 – $108K | $11,138 | 1,986 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 17m | $43,300 – $65,809 | $68,693 – $93,564 | $83,693 – $133K | $13,639 | 2,627 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 25m | $70,233 – $123K | $112K – $175K | $133K – $240K | $24,133 | 5,204 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Palm Beach–Detroit non-stop
Palm Beach: where you’d land
- Boca Raton Airport KBCT
Business-aviation airport · 6,276 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Beach International Airport KPBI
Airport with private terminal · 10,008 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Detroit: where you’d land
- Oakland County International Airport KPTK
Business-aviation airport · 6,521 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport KDTW
Major hub · 12,003 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 3.6 h | 940 kg | $5,501 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 180 kg | Typically $216–$541 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 721 kg | Typically $902–$2,164 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.