Private jet cost
Kansas City → Scottsdale
A private flight from Kansas City to Scottsdale covers 898 nautical miles (1,664 km) and takes about 2h 44m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,179 – $18,830 one-way — about $4,001 per seat.
898 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 44m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.7h vs 5.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
522 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 166 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 | 3h 30m | $14,397 – $21,331 | $22,565 – $29,981 | $28,365 – $42,581 | $4,466 | 504 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 44m | $13,179 – $18,830 | $20,737 – $26,593 | $26,937 – $39,993 | $4,001 | 522 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $16,936 – $24,457 | $26,748 – $34,665 | $34,248 – $51,665 | $5,174 | 875 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 20m | $21,824 – $31,481 | $34,498 – $44,664 | $43,498 – $65,664 | $6,663 | 1,288 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $26,414 – $38,065 | $41,791 – $54,055 | $52,291 – $79,055 | $8,060 | 1,509 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 13m | $33,278 – $50,699 | $52,813 – $72,102 | $65,313 – $104K | $10,497 | 1,852 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 08m | $40,898 – $62,013 | $64,996 – $88,328 | $79,996 – $127K | $12,864 | 2,450 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $66,394 – $116K | $106K – $165K | $127K – $230K | $22,761 | 4,851 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–Scottsdale 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
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.7 h | 522 kg | $4,001 |
| Airline, economy | 5.8 h | 166 kg | Typically $200–$499 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.3 h | 665 kg | Typically $832–$1,996 |
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.