Private jet cost
Scottsdale → Detroit
A private flight from Scottsdale to Detroit covers 1,442 nautical miles (2,671 km) and takes about 3h 44m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $24,512 – $35,723 one-way — about $7,529 per seat.
1,442 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 44m
Flight time (light jet)
4.7h vs 7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,340 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 267 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 | 1 fuel stop | 6h 12m | $25,098 – $37,067 | $39,443 – $52,244 | $45,243 – $64,844 | $7,771 | 890 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 57m | $23,415 – $33,350 | $36,946 – $47,241 | $43,146 – $60,641 | $7,096 | 947 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 44m | $24,512 – $35,723 | $38,403 – $50,205 | $45,903 – $67,205 | $7,529 | 1,340 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 35m | $31,466 – $45,821 | $49,332 – $64,442 | $58,332 – $85,442 | $9,661 | 1,969 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 26m | $37,943 – $55,209 | $59,527 – $77,703 | $70,027 – $103K | $11,644 | 2,301 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 22m | $47,570 – $73,352 | $74,800 – $103K | $87,300 – $135K | $15,115 | 2,821 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 15m | $58,214 – $89,375 | $91,636 – $126K | $107K – $165K | $18,449 | 3,724 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 26m | $94,062 – $167K | $149K – $236K | $170K – $301K | $32,649 | 7,397 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 Scottsdale–Detroit non-stop
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 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) | 4.7 h | 1,340 kg | $7,529 |
| Airline, economy | 7 h | 267 kg | Typically $321–$801 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.5 h | 1068 kg | Typically $1,335–$3,205 |
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.