Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 29m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Charter Albany to Detroit privately from US$10,000, about 1h 29m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Albany (ALB) to Detroit (DTW), and from Detroit (DTW) back to Albany (ALB).
As the crow flies, Albany to Detroit is roughly 785 kilometres — 488 miles, or 424 nautical miles.
From US$10,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Albany to Detroit (and Detroit to Albany) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$28,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 29m | 1h 20m – 1h 38m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | US$14,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 29m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 27m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 25m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 24m | US$14,000 – US$19,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 22m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 19m | US$17,000 – US$23,500 | 6-8 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Albany–Detroit, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Albany, United States: Albany International Airport, Schenectady County Airport, Columbia County Airport, Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport and Pittsfield Municipal Airport.
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.
| Albany International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KALB / ALB | KDTW / DTW |
| Longest hard runway | 8,500 ft | 12,003 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 285 ft | 645 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 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: Schenectady County Airport (7,001 ft, 16 km) · Columbia County Airport (5,350 ft, 51 km) · Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (5,000 ft, 68 km) · Pittsfield Municipal Airport (5,792 ft, 55 km) · 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)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Albany–Detroit quote requests within 60 minutes.
Choose your wheels-up time — Albany–Detroit runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Demand on Albany–Detroit comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$28,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 29m in the air over 785 km (488 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Albany–Detroit departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Albany–Detroit charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Detroit to Albany runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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