Charter Nashville to Detroit privately from US$10,000, about 1h 25m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Nashville (BNA) to Detroit (DTW) and Detroit to Nashville — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Nashville to Detroit is roughly 735 kilometres — 457 miles, or 397 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Nashville–Detroit spans US$10,000 – US$27,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 25m | 1h 17m – 1h 34m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 21m | 1h 13m – 1h 29m | US$13,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 25m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 23m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 21m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 21m | US$13,500 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 18m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 15m | US$16,000 – US$23,000 | 6-8 |
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.
On Nashville–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:
Nashville, United States: Nashville International Airport, Smyrna Airport, John C Tune Airport, Music City Executive Airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport and Springfield Robertson 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 — Nashville: Nashville (BNA, KJWN); Detroit: Detroit (YIP, DTW, DET), Pontiac (PTK).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Detroit→Nashville runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville → Detroit | 15 | 73 min | 68 min | Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Learjet 45 (2), Dassault Falcon 2000 (2) |
| Detroit → Nashville | 11 | 77 min | — | Dassault Falcon 2000 (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
26 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Nashville International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBNA / BNA | KDTW / DTW |
| Longest hard runway | 11,030 ft | 12,003 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 599 ft | 645 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Nashville to Detroit can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Nashville International Airport has 11,030 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. The leg is 735 km.
Alternates within range: Smyrna Airport (8,038 ft, 19 km) · John C Tune Airport (6,001 ft, 20 km) · Music City Executive Airport (6,300 ft, 37 km) · Lebanon Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 33 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)
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Nashville and Detroit is built around your itinerary.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 735 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$10,000 – US$27,500 range for Nashville–Detroit, confirmed once we check live availability.
Nashville–Detroit is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$27,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 25m gate to gate across the 735 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Nashville–Detroit charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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