Charter Detroit to Phoenix privately from US$50,500, about 3h 45m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) and Phoenix to Detroit — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Detroit to Phoenix is roughly 2,683 kilometres — 1,667 miles, or 1,449 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Detroit to Phoenix (and Phoenix to Detroit) ranges from US$50,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$131,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 45m | 3h 23m – 4h 08m | US$50,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 29m | 3h 08m – 3h 50m | US$69,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 45m | US$50,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 43m | US$55,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 33m | US$60,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 29m | US$69,000 – US$96,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 29m | US$76,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 33m | US$83,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
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.
Jet charter costs between Detroit and Phoenix are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
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.
Phoenix, United States: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Scottsdale Airport, Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport and Glendale Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Detroit: Pontiac (PTK), Windsor (YQG); Phoenix: Scottsdale (SCF), Phoenix (PHX), Goodyear (GYR).
Observed traffic points to an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate, on the departures logged so far.
Detroit→Phoenix runs about 29 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit → Phoenix | 8 | 224 min | 212 min | Gulfstream 5 (3) |
| Phoenix → Detroit | 9 | 195 min | — | Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (2), Bombardier Challenger 300 (2) |
17 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDTW / DTW | KPHX / PHX |
| Longest hard runway | 12,003 ft | 11,489 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 645 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,289 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,174 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,589 ft spare |
2,410 km 944 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,989 ft spare |
3,700 km 346 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,211 ft spare |
3,650 km 296 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,289 ft spare |
3,900 km 546 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,913 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,246 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,559 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,572 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,589 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,046 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,797 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,866 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,049 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,046 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,189 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,446 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,699 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,046 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,489 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,689 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,758 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,489 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,606 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,689 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,591 km spare after reserves |
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) · Scottsdale Airport (8,249 ft, 23 km) · Mesa Gateway Airport (10,401 ft, 36 km) · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (8,196 ft, 29 km) · Phoenix Goodyear Airport (8,500 ft, 34 km)
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Detroit–Phoenix sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$50,500 – US$131,000 range for Detroit–Phoenix, confirmed once we check live availability.
Detroit–Phoenix is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$50,500 – US$131,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 45m gate to gate across the 2,683 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Detroit–Phoenix departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Detroit–Phoenix charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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