Fly private between Denver and Detroit from US$26,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Denver (DEN) to Detroit (DTW), and from Detroit (DTW) back to Denver (DEN).
As the crow flies, Denver to Detroit is roughly 1,802 kilometres — 1,120 miles, or 973 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Denver–Detroit spans US$26,000 – US$71,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 39m | 2h 23m – 2h 55m | US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 28m | 2h 13m – 2h 43m | US$51,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 39m | US$37,000 – US$52,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 37m | US$40,500 – US$57,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 31m | US$44,500 – US$62,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 28m | US$51,000 – US$71,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 28m | US$56,000 – US$78,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 31m | US$61,000 – US$86,000 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Denver–Detroit quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Denver, United States: Denver International Airport, Buckley Space Force Base, Centennial Airport, Colorado Air and Space Port, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Greeley–Weld County 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Denver: Denver (APA, BJC, DEN); Detroit: Detroit (YIP, DTW, DET), Pontiac (PTK).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 14:00 UTC.
Detroit→Denver runs about 31 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Thu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver → Detroit | 26 | 136 min | 118 min | Dassault Falcon 2000 (5), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (2) |
| Detroit → Denver | 16 | 167 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (5), Gulfstream G280 (2), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2) |
42 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Denver International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDEN / DEN | KDTW / DTW |
| Longest hard runway | 16,000 ft | 12,003 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 5,431 ft | 645 ft |
Denver International Airport is at 5,431 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
15 of the 16 aircraft we quote for Denver to Detroit use both airfields and fly it non-stop. The exception is the Embraer Phenom 100EV, 73 km short after reserves on a 1,802 km leg — it would need a fuel stop. Denver International Airport has 16,000 ft and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 12,003 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are.
Alternates within range: Buckley Space Force Base (11,006 ft, 19 km) · Centennial Airport (10,001 ft, 36 km) · Colorado Air and Space Port (8,002 ft, 14 km) · Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (9,000 ft, 38 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)
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
We publish the price band (US$26,000 – US$71,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The Denver to Detroit route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$26,000 – US$71,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 39m gate to gate over 1,802 km (1,120 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Denver–Detroit 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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