Private jet cost
Philadelphia → Kansas City
A private flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City covers 906 nautical miles (1,678 km) and takes about 2h 45m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,264 – $18,954 one-way — about $4,027 per seat.
906 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 45m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.7h vs 5.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
526 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 168 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 32m | $14,496 – $21,480 | $22,716 – $30,186 | $28,516 – $42,786 | $4,497 | 507 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 45m | $13,264 – $18,954 | $20,868 – $26,764 | $27,068 – $40,164 | $4,027 | 526 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 27m | $17,042 – $24,613 | $26,910 – $34,880 | $34,410 – $51,880 | $5,207 | 882 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $21,958 – $31,680 | $34,704 – $44,939 | $43,704 – $65,939 | $6,705 | 1,298 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 16m | $26,574 – $38,303 | $42,037 – $54,383 | $52,537 – $79,383 | $8,110 | 1,520 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 14m | $33,477 – $51,014 | $53,118 – $72,536 | $65,618 – $105K | $10,561 | 1,865 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 09m | $41,138 – $62,393 | $65,366 – $88,852 | $80,366 – $128K | $12,941 | 2,467 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 16m | $66,778 – $116K | $107K – $166K | $128K – $231K | $22,898 | 4,886 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 Philadelphia–Kansas City non-stop
Philadelphia: where you’d land
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport KPNE
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Philadelphia International Airport KPHL
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 20 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 (very light jet) | 3.7 h | 526 kg | $4,027 |
| Airline, economy | 5.8 h | 168 kg | Typically $201–$503 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.3 h | 671 kg | Typically $839–$2,013 |
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.