Private jet cost
Seattle → Detroit
A private flight from Seattle to Detroit covers 1,656 nautical miles (3,066 km) and takes about 4h 04m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $35,248 – $51,445 one-way — about $10,837 per seat.
1,656 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 04m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.1h vs 7.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,235 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 307 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 58m | $27,872 – $41,265 | $43,710 – $58,035 | $49,510 – $70,635 | $8,642 | 999 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 31m | $25,813 – $36,861 | $40,636 – $52,084 | $46,836 – $65,484 | $7,834 | 1,057 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 00m | $33,371 – $48,168 | $52,725 – $68,300 | $60,225 – $85,300 | $10,192 | 1,791 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 04m | $35,248 – $51,445 | $55,150 – $72,200 | $64,150 – $93,200 | $10,837 | 2,235 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 54m | $42,464 – $61,934 | $66,484 – $86,978 | $76,984 – $112K | $13,050 | 2,612 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 49m | $53,176 – $82,237 | $83,425 – $116K | $95,925 – $148K | $16,927 | 3,201 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 41m | $65,006 – $100K | $102K – $141K | $117K – $180K | $20,639 | 4,224 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 54m | $105K – $187K | $166K – $264K | $187K – $329K | $36,527 | 8,395 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 Seattle–Detroit non-stop
Seattle: where you’d land
- Boeing Field / King County International Airport KBFI
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport) KPAE
Airport with private terminal · 9,010 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport KSEA
Major hub · 11,901 ft runway · 30 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 (midsize jet) | 5.1 h | 2,235 kg | $10,837 |
| Airline, economy | 7.4 h | 307 kg | Typically $368–$920 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.9 h | 1226 kg | Typically $1,533–$3,679 |
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.