Private jet cost
Kansas City → Fort Lauderdale
A private flight from Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale covers 1,062 nautical miles (1,966 km) and takes about 2h 50m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,213 – $27,842 one-way — about $5,882 per seat.
1,062 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 50m
Flight time (light jet)
3.8h vs 6.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,015 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 197 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 06m | $16,522 – $24,547 | $25,834 – $34,417 | $31,634 – $47,017 | $5,134 | 587 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 55m | $19,137 – $27,087 | $30,364 – $38,603 | $36,564 – $52,003 | $5,778 | 750 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 50m | $19,213 – $27,842 | $30,250 – $39,334 | $37,750 – $56,334 | $5,882 | 1,015 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $24,721 – $35,790 | $38,955 – $50,607 | $47,955 – $71,607 | $7,564 | 1,493 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 36m | $29,878 – $43,216 | $47,120 – $61,160 | $57,620 – $86,160 | $9,137 | 1,747 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $37,572 – $57,505 | $59,419 – $81,490 | $71,919 – $113K | $11,885 | 2,143 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 28m | $46,100 – $70,234 | $73,001 – $99,668 | $88,001 – $139K | $14,542 | 2,833 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 36m | $74,707 – $131K | $119K – $186K | $140K – $251K | $25,732 | 5,616 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 Kansas City–Fort Lauderdale non-stop
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
Fort Lauderdale: where you’d land
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport KFXE
Business-aviation airport · 6,002 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport KFLL
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 10 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) | 3.8 h | 1,015 kg | $5,882 |
| Airline, economy | 6.2 h | 197 kg | Typically $236–$590 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.7 h | 786 kg | Typically $983–$2,359 |
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.