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Private Jet Charter Dubuque (DBQ) to Detroit (DTW)

Fly privately from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), a 605 km (327 nm) flight, from 1h 05m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,500 all-in.

Distance
605 km
Fastest
1h 05m
From
$5,500
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Dubuque to Detroit?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    1h 25m
    Est. price
    $9,000

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    1h 16m
    Est. price
    $8,300

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    1h 15m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    1h 14m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    1h 12m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    1h 08m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 51m
    Est. price
    $5,500

    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 Dubuque to Detroit non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 605 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
2h 11m

about $7,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 29m

about $11,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 32m

about $13,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
1h 14m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
1h 14m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
1h 13m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Dubuque to Detroit in local time

Take off from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at about 12:05 local time, after 1h 05m in the air. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Dubuque.

Return flight: Detroit to Dubuque

Empty legs near this route

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Dubuque to Detroit price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $5,200; August is the dearest at about $6,000.
  1. Dec: about $5,900
  2. Jan: about $5,300
  3. Feb: about $5,200
  4. Mar: about $5,500
  5. Apr: about $5,500
  6. May: about $5,500
  7. Jun: about $6,000
  8. Jul: about $6,000
  9. Aug: about $6,000
  10. Sept: about $5,500
  11. Oct: about $5,500

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 Dubuque and Detroit

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

Arrival

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

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 Dubuque to Detroit 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
$11,100
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

$2,950

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 59m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 17m door to door

You save 2h 18m each, 9h 11m for the group. The jet costs $1,960 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 Dubuque to Detroit cost?

$5,500 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $8,900 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very 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 Dubuque Regional Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureDubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)Dubuque, United StatesArrivalDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)Detroit, United States
Fastest flight time: 1h 05mUp to 19 passengers

Dubuque to Detroit, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Dubuque to Detroit cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 605 km flight from Dubuque (DBQ) to Detroit (DTW) range from about $5,500 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 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 Dubuque to Detroit by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 05m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Dubuque to Detroit non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 605 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Dubuque to Detroit?
Right now our empty-leg board has 1 flight leaving the Dubuque area and 2 arriving in the Detroit 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 Dubuque to Detroit?
About $8,900 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 Dubuque to Detroit?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $5,200 and August about $6,000. 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.

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Aircraft for Dubuque to Detroit

These jets can fly the 605 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Dubuque

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More private jet routes to Detroit

Cincinnati (LUK) → Detroit357 kmCleveland (CLE) → Detroit153 kmFreeland (MBS) → Detroit158 kmKalamazoo (AZO) → Detroit181 kmGrand Rapids (GRR) → Detroit193 kmLondon (YXU) → Detroit202 kmFort Wayne (FWA) → Detroit206 kmAkron (CAK) → Detroit215 kmColumbus (CMH) → Detroit249 km

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

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