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Private Jet Charter Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN)

Fly privately from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), a 3,142 km (1,697 nm) flight, from 3h 57m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $17,800 all-in.

Distance
3,142 km
Fastest
3h 57m
From
$17,800
Non-stop sizes
5
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Detroit to San Diego?

  • Very Light JetsFuel stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    6h 39m
    Est. price
    $23,700

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    4h 52m
    Est. price
    $22,000

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    4h 47m
    Est. price
    $28,400

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    4h 42m
    Est. price
    $42,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    4h 32m
    Est. price
    $39,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    4h 15m
    Est. price
    $59,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsFuel stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    8h 56m
    Est. price
    $17,800

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Detroit to San Diego non-stop

72 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 3,142 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Cessna 441 Conquest II exteriorTurboprops

Cessna 441 Conquest II

Cessna

Pax
8
Time
6h 39m

about $23,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Learjet 35A exteriorLight

Learjet 35A

Learjet

Pax
8
Time
4h 50m

about $26,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation III exteriorMidsize

Cessna Citation III

Cessna

Pax
8
Time
4h 38m

about $35,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
4h 12m

about $46,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
4h 39m

about $51,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream V exteriorUltra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
14
Time
4h 35m

about $69,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Detroit to San Diego in local time

Take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at San Diego International Airport (SAN) at about 10:57 local time, after 3h 57m in the air. San Diego is 3 hours behind Detroit.

Return flight: San Diego to Detroit

Empty legs near this route

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Detroit to San Diego price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $16,700; July is the dearest at about $19,400.
  1. Dec: about $19,100
  2. Jan: about $17,200
  3. Feb: about $16,700
  4. Mar: about $17,600
  5. Apr: about $17,700
  6. May: about $17,700
  7. Jun: about $19,300
  8. Jul: about $19,400
  9. Aug: about $19,300
  10. Sept: about $17,700
  11. Oct: about $17,700

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Detroit and San Diego

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

281private jets at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Busiest on Fridays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Detroit

Arrival

810private jets at San Diego International Airport

Busiest on Mondays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near San Diego

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Detroit to San Diego on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$24,650
Empty legs, past year
16116 · listed ~2d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$6,550

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

7h 40m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

7h 32m door to door

You save 0h each, 0h for the group. The jet costs $4,750 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Detroit to San Diego cost?

$17,800 – $69,200

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $33,500 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at San Diego International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)Detroit, United StatesArrivalSan Diego International Airport (SAN)San Diego, United States
Fastest flight time: 3h 57mUp to 19 passengers

Detroit to San Diego, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Detroit to San Diego cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 3,142 km flight from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) range from about $17,800 in the turboprops category to around $69,200 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Detroit to San Diego by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 57m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Detroit to San Diego non-stop?
Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range can typically fly this 3,142 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.
Can I book an empty leg from Detroit to San Diego?
Right now our empty-leg board has 2 flights leaving the Detroit area and 7 arriving in the San Diego area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Detroit to San Diego?
About $33,500 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Detroit to San Diego?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $16,700 and July about $19,400. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Detroit?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): 281, so DTW is the main private-jet airport for Detroit. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Detroit.
Which airport do private jets use most near San Diego?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD): 1,016, 45 km from SAN. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Diego.

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Aircraft for Detroit to San Diego

These jets can fly the 3,142 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Cessna Citation CJ3+3,780 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km rangeGulfstream G60012,220 km range

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More private jet routes from Detroit

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More private jet routes to San Diego

Los Angeles (LAX) → San Diego176 kmLas Vegas (LAS) → San Diego417 kmSan Francisco (SFO) → San Diego719 kmLong Beach (LGB) → San Diego150 kmImperial (IPL) → San Diego151 kmSan Bernardino (SBD) → San Diego152 kmOntario (ONT) → San Diego152 kmHawthorne (HHR) → San Diego170 kmMexicali (MXL) → San Diego183 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Detroit and private jet charter in San Diego.

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