Private jet cost
Kansas City → Palm Beach
A private flight from Kansas City to Palm Beach covers 1,042 nautical miles (1,930 km) and takes about 2h 47m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,939 – $27,435 one-way — about $5,797 per seat.
1,042 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 47m
Flight time (light jet)
3.8h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
998 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 193 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 01m | $16,267 – $24,161 | $25,441 – $33,884 | $31,241 – $46,484 | $5,054 | 577 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 52m | $18,916 – $26,764 | $30,024 – $38,157 | $36,224 – $51,557 | $5,710 | 740 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $18,939 – $27,435 | $29,829 – $38,773 | $37,329 – $55,773 | $5,797 | 998 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 40m | $24,373 – $35,272 | $38,419 – $49,892 | $47,419 – $70,892 | $7,456 | 1,468 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $29,462 – $42,597 | $46,480 – $60,306 | $56,980 – $85,306 | $9,007 | 1,718 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $37,056 – $56,687 | $58,625 – $80,362 | $71,125 – $112K | $11,718 | 2,108 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $45,475 – $69,246 | $72,039 – $98,305 | $87,039 – $137K | $14,340 | 2,787 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $73,708 – $129K | $118K – $184K | $139K – $249K | $25,375 | 5,524 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–Palm Beach 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
Palm Beach: where you’d land
- Boca Raton Airport KBCT
Business-aviation airport · 6,276 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Beach International Airport KPBI
Airport with private terminal · 10,008 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 | 998 kg | $5,797 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 193 kg | Typically $232–$579 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 772 kg | Typically $965–$2,316 |
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.