Private charter between Detroit and Madison starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
We fly Detroit (DTW) ⇄ Madison (MSN) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Detroit and Madison lie approximately 500 km apart (311 mi / 270 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$22,500 for a one-way charter between Detroit and Madison, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 06m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 03m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 02m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
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.
Madison, United States: Dane County Regional Truax Field, Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Regional Airport, Dodge County Airport, Monroe Municipal Airport and Tri-County Regional Airport.
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Dane County Regional Truax Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDTW / DTW | KMSN / MSN |
| Longest hard runway | 12,003 ft | 9,006 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 645 ft | 887 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) · Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (7,302 ft, 63 km) · Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Regional Airport (5,010 ft, 55 km) · Dodge County Airport (5,070 ft, 60 km) · Monroe Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 62 km)
Choose your wheels-up time — Detroit–Madison runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 500 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$22,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Detroit–Madison is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$22,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 06m in the air over 500 km (311 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 Detroit–Madison 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: Madison to Detroit runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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