Fly private between Detroit and Toronto from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Detroit (DTW) to Toronto (YYZ) and Toronto to Detroit — timed and priced alike.
Detroit and Toronto lie approximately 344 km apart (214 mi / 186 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Detroit–Toronto spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 53 min | 48 min – 58 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 05m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 02m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 53 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 52 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 51 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Detroit and Toronto? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Detroit, United States: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Willow Run Airport, Windsor International Airport, Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, Oakland County International Airport and Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport.
Toronto, Canada: Toronto Pearson International Airport, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, Region of Waterloo International Airport and Niagara District Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Wed is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit → Toronto | 12 | 42 min | 35 min | Cessna Citation Longitude (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Learjet 45 (1), Dassault Falcon 8X (1) |
| Toronto → Detroit | 51 | 43 min | — | Cessna Citation Longitude (7), Cessna Citation XLS (5), Cessna Citation Latitude (5), Cessna Citation 10 (4) |
63 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Toronto Pearson International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDTW / DTW | CYYZ / YYZ |
| Longest hard runway | 12,003 ft | 11,120 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | ASP/CONC |
| Field elevation | 645 ft | 569 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Willow Run Airport (7,543 ft, 15 km) · Windsor International Airport (9,000 ft, 33 km) · Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (5,092 ft, 36 km) · Oakland County International Airport (6,521 ft, 51 km) · John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (10,006 ft, 61 km) · Region of Waterloo International Airport (7,003 ft, 65 km) · Niagara District Airport (5,000 ft, 65 km) · Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (3,988 ft, 20 km)
Choose your wheels-up time — Detroit–Toronto runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 05m to your destination. That's the full journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Detroit–Toronto is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 05m airborne across the 344 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Detroit–Toronto departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Toronto to Detroit runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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