Private jet cost
Boston → Kansas City
A private flight from Boston to Kansas City covers 1,087 nautical miles (2,012 km) and takes about 2h 53m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,559 – $28,357 one-way — about $5,990 per seat.
1,087 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 53m
Flight time (light jet)
3.9h vs 6.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,036 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 201 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 11m | $16,845 – $25,036 | $26,331 – $35,091 | $32,131 – $47,691 | $5,235 | 600 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 59m | $19,416 – $27,496 | $30,794 – $39,167 | $36,994 – $52,567 | $5,864 | 763 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 53m | $19,559 – $28,357 | $30,783 – $40,044 | $38,283 – $57,044 | $5,990 | 1,036 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 46m | $25,161 – $36,445 | $39,633 – $51,510 | $48,633 – $72,510 | $7,701 | 1,524 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 40m | $30,405 – $43,999 | $47,930 – $62,240 | $58,430 – $87,240 | $9,301 | 1,783 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $38,225 – $58,540 | $60,423 – $82,918 | $72,923 – $115K | $12,096 | 2,187 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $46,891 – $71,484 | $74,218 – $101K | $89,218 – $140K | $14,797 | 2,891 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 40m | $75,971 – $133K | $121K – $190K | $142K – $255K | $26,184 | 5,732 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Boston–Kansas City non-stop
Boston: where you’d land
- Laurence G. Hanscom Field KBED
Business-aviation airport · 7,011 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Boston Logan International Airport KBOS
Major hub · 10,083 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Kansas City: where you’d land
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport KMKC
Business-aviation airport · 7,002 ft runway · 5 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 3.9 h | 1,036 kg | $5,990 |
| Airline, economy | 6.2 h | 201 kg | Typically $241–$604 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.7 h | 805 kg | Typically $1,006–$2,415 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.