Private jet from Los Angeles to Detroit
We have seen 1 empty legs from Los Angeles to Detroit, from US$ 31,390. A full charter is estimated at US$ 38,300–76,600. 1,707 nm, about 4h02 in the air.
- Distance
- 1,707 nm
- Flight time
- 4h02
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 31,390
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 76,600
Published flights
No empty legs are published on this route right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when one appears, or request a full charter.
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 31,390
- Median price
- US$ 31,390
- Latest flight
- 14 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 14 Oct 2026 | Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450 | US$ 31,390 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet, 7 seats | 4h28 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 21,400–US$ 42,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 4h17 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 25,700–US$ 51,400 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 4h07 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 30,800–US$ 61,600 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 4h02 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 38,300–US$ 76,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 31,390, against US$ 76,600 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 59% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Los Angeles
- Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport BUR0 km from the centre
- Los Angeles International Airport LAX29 km from the centre
- Long Beach International Airport LGB47 km from the centre
- Van Nuys Airport VNY12 km from the centre
- Santa Monica Municipal Airport SMO22 km from the centre
Airports in Detroit
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW0 km from the centre
- Windsor International Airport YQG33 km from the centre
- Willow Run Airport YIP15 km from the centre
- Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport DET36 km from the centre
- Oakland County International Airport PTK51 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to Detroit?
A full charter runs about US$ 38,300–76,600 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 31,390, with a median of US$ 31,390.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Detroit?
It is 1,707 nautical miles (3,161 km): about 4h02 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Los Angeles → Detroit?
Non-stop: light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.
Are there empty legs from Los Angeles to Detroit right now?
Not right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when an empty leg appears on this route, or request a full charter.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB). In Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Windsor International Airport (YQG), Willow Run Airport (YIP). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Detroit to Los Angeles?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.