Private charter · DTW → GLS
Detroit to Galveston
1,101 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Detroit to Galveston, door to door faster.
Trade about 23½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Detroit to Scholes International At Galveston Airport in Galveston, 1,101 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 1,101 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 23½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Detroit
Airports in Detroit
DTW
Major airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit · KDTW
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 12,003 ft
DET
Commercial airportColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
Detroit · KDET
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,092 ft
MTC
Commercial airportSelfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
Mount Clemens · KMTC
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
YIP
Commercial airportWillow Run Airport
Detroit · KYIP
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,543 ft
PTK
Commercial airportOakland County International Airport
Pontiac · KPTK
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,521 ft
Arriving Galveston
Airports in Galveston
GLS
Commercial airportScholes International At Galveston Airport
Galveston · KGLS
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,001 ft
When you land
Things to do in Galveston
Galveston is an island city about an hour southeast of downtown Houston, and it lives a double life as a working port and a beach getaway. It is one of the busiest cruise ports in the country, the University of Texas Medical Branch is a major academic medical center and the island’s largest employer, and shipping, port operations and marine research keep business travelers coming year-round. Texas A&M University also runs a maritime campus on Pelican Island.
- 01
The Strand Historic District
Once called the Wall Street of the Southwest, this district of 19th-century commercial buildings is now full of shops, galleries and restaurants, and hosts Dickens on the Strand every December.
- 02
Moody Gardens
Three glass pyramids house a tropical rainforest, an aquarium and a science discovery center, joined by a seasonal waterpark, a paddlewheel boat and a hotel on the island’s bay side.
- 03
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Extending over the Gulf from the Seawall, the pier packs roller coasters, carnival rides, midway games and restaurants above the water, with views along the beachfront.
- 04
Bishop’s Palace
Designed by architect Nicholas Clayton and completed in the 1890s, this ornate stone Victorian mansion on Broadway survived the 1900 storm and is open for guided and self-guided tours.
- 05
Seawall Boulevard and Beaches
Built after the 1900 storm, the Seawall stretches for miles along the Gulf, with a wide sidewalk for walking, biking and surrey rentals above the island’s most popular beaches.
- 06
Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa
At the harbor, visitors can board Elissa, an 1877 tall ship that still sails, and learn about Galveston’s history as a major immigration port.
Questions
Detroit to Galveston flights
How long is a private flight from Detroit to Galveston?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,101 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 23½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Detroit to Galveston use?
You can depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET), or Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) and arrive at Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Detroit to Galveston cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Detroit and Galveston?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Galveston back to Detroit are priced the same way.
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