Private jet cost
Kansas City → Los Angeles
A private flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles covers 1,184 nautical miles (2,193 km) and takes about 3h 07m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $20,922 – $30,383 one-way — about $6,413 per seat.
1,184 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 07m
Flight time (light jet)
4.1h vs 6.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,120 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 219 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 | 1 fuel stop | 5h 17m | $21,747 – $31,994 | $34,287 – $45,247 | $40,087 – $57,847 | $6,718 | 758 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 15m | $20,516 – $29,107 | $32,486 – $41,388 | $38,686 – $54,788 | $6,203 | 814 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 07m | $20,922 – $30,383 | $32,879 – $42,839 | $40,379 – $59,839 | $6,413 | 1,120 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 00m | $26,896 – $39,024 | $42,301 – $55,068 | $51,301 – $76,068 | $8,240 | 1,646 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 52m | $32,479 – $47,083 | $51,121 – $66,494 | $61,621 – $91,494 | $9,945 | 1,926 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 49m | $40,796 – $62,615 | $64,379 – $88,538 | $76,879 – $121K | $12,926 | 2,361 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $50,007 – $76,406 | $79,010 – $108K | $94,010 – $147K | $15,802 | 3,120 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 52m | $80,948 – $143K | $129K – $202K | $150K – $267K | $27,962 | 6,190 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–Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 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) | 4.1 h | 1,120 kg | $6,413 |
| Airline, economy | 6.4 h | 219 kg | Typically $263–$658 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.9 h | 877 kg | Typically $1,097–$2,632 |
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.