Private jet cost
Vancouver → Detroit
A private flight from Vancouver to Detroit covers 1,685 nautical miles (3,121 km) and takes about 4h 08m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $35,773 – $52,227 one-way — about $11,000 per seat.
1,685 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 08m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.1h vs 7.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,273 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 312 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 | 7h 04m | $28,257 – $41,849 | $44,303 – $58,840 | $50,103 – $71,440 | $8,763 | 1,015 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 36m | $26,147 – $37,349 | $41,149 – $52,758 | $47,349 – $66,158 | $7,937 | 1,073 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 04m | $33,784 – $48,782 | $53,360 – $69,147 | $60,860 – $86,147 | $10,321 | 1,817 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 08m | $35,773 – $52,227 | $55,959 – $73,278 | $64,959 – $94,278 | $11,000 | 2,273 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 58m | $43,093 – $62,869 | $67,451 – $88,267 | $77,951 – $113K | $13,245 | 2,655 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 53m | $53,955 – $83,472 | $84,623 – $117K | $97,123 – $149K | $17,178 | 3,254 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 44m | $65,950 – $102K | $104K – $143K | $119K – $182K | $20,944 | 4,294 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 58m | $106K – $190K | $168K – $268K | $189K – $333K | $37,066 | 8,534 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 Vancouver–Detroit non-stop
Vancouver: where you’d land
- Abbotsford International Airport CYXX
Airport with private terminal · 9,600 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - Vancouver International Airport CYVR
Major hub · 11,500 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 (midsize jet) | 5.1 h | 2,273 kg | $11,000 |
| Airline, economy | 7.5 h | 312 kg | Typically $375–$936 |
| Airline, first / business | 7 h | 1248 kg | Typically $1,560–$3,745 |
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.