Private jet cost
New York → Kansas City
A private flight from New York to Kansas City covers 948 nautical miles (1,756 km) and takes about 2h 33m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $17,629 – $25,486 one-way — about $5,389 per seat.
948 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 33m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 5.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
918 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 176 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 41m | $15,043 – $22,309 | $23,559 – $31,330 | $29,359 – $43,930 | $4,669 | 529 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 37m | $17,858 – $25,215 | $28,397 – $36,021 | $34,597 – $49,421 | $5,384 | 691 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 33m | $17,629 – $25,486 | $27,813 – $36,084 | $35,313 – $53,084 | $5,389 | 918 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 27m | $22,705 – $32,791 | $35,853 – $46,471 | $44,853 – $67,471 | $6,937 | 1,351 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $27,467 – $39,631 | $43,411 – $56,215 | $53,911 – $81,215 | $8,387 | 1,581 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 19m | $34,584 – $52,769 | $54,821 – $74,957 | $67,321 – $107K | $10,919 | 1,940 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 14m | $42,480 – $64,513 | $67,430 – $91,776 | $82,430 – $131K | $13,374 | 2,566 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $68,922 – $120K | $110K – $172K | $131K – $237K | $23,664 | 5,083 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 New York–Kansas City non-stop
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 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) | 3.6 h | 918 kg | $5,389 |
| Airline, economy | 5.9 h | 176 kg | Typically $211–$527 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.4 h | 702 kg | Typically $878–$2,107 |
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.