Private Jet Charter Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco (SFO)

Fly privately from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a 2,406 km (1,299 nm) flight, from 3h 07m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,900 all-in.

Distance: 2,406 km
Fastest: 3h 07m
From: $13,900
Non-stop sizes: 6

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Which private jet is right for Kansas City to San Francisco?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
5h 25m
Est. price
$19,900
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
3h 49m
Est. price
$17,600
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
3h 45m
Est. price
$22,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 41m
Est. price
$35,400
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 34m
Est. price
$33,100
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
3h 21m
Est. price
$49,000
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
6h 10m
Est. price
$13,900
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	5h 25m	Fuel stop	$19,900$15,700 – $24,100	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	3h 49m	Non-stop	$17,600$13,500 – $21,700	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	3h 45m	Non-stop	$22,200$16,000 – $28,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 41m	Non-stop	$35,400$26,600 – $44,100	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 34m	Non-stop	$33,100$25,700 – $40,400	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	3h 21m	Non-stop	$49,000$38,800 – $59,200	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	6h 10m	Non-stop	$13,900$11,800 – $16,000	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Kansas City to San Francisco non-stop

97 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,406 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax: 5
Time: 4h 59m
Range: 3,056km

about $19,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax: 8
Time: 4h 02m
Range: 2,880km

about $21,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 42m
Range: 3,150km

about $28,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 3h 19m
Range: 6,300km

about $40,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 39m
Range: 6,075km

about $44,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 3h 37m
Range: 12,040km

about $59,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Kansas City to San Francisco in local time

Take off from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at about 11:07 local time, after 3h 07m in the air. San Francisco is 2 hours behind Kansas City.

Return flight: San Francisco to Kansas City

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Kansas City to San Francisco price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $13,000; August is the dearest at about $15,000.

$15kDec: about $14,900
$13kJan: about $13,400
$13kFeb: about $13,000
$14kMar: about $13,700
$14kApr: about $13,800
$14kMay: about $13,800
$15kJun: about $15,000
$15kJul: about $15,000
$15kAug: about $15,000
$14kSept: about $13,700
$14kOct: about $13,800

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Kansas City and San Francisco

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

1private jets at Kansas City International Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (100% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Kansas City

Lee's Summit Municipal Airport48 km away104 jets
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC)54 km away101 jets
Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)51 km away94 jets
New Century AirCenter Airport (JCI)55 km away6 jets

Arrival

1,505private jets at San Francisco International Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near San Francisco

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)49 km away2,097 jets
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)18 km away1,168 jets
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)37 km away457 jets
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)23 km away394 jets

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Kansas City to San Francisco on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $20,400
Empty legs, past year: 16116 · listed ~2d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$5,430

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 32m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 35m door to door

You save 2h 3m each, 8h 13m for the group. The jet costs $3,320 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Kansas City to San Francisco cost?

$13,900 – $59,200

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $25,600 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Kansas City International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at San Francisco International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureKansas City International Airport (MCI)Kansas City, United States ArrivalSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, United States

Fastest flight time: 3h 07mUp to 19 passengers

Kansas City to San Francisco, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Kansas City to San Francisco cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 2,406 km flight from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco (SFO) range from about $13,900 in the turboprops category to around $59,200 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Kansas City to San Francisco by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 07m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Kansas City to San Francisco non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,406 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

Can I book an empty leg from Kansas City to San Francisco?

Right now our empty-leg board has 3 flights leaving the Kansas City area and 22 arriving in the San Francisco area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Kansas City to San Francisco?

About $25,600 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Kansas City to San Francisco?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $13,000 and August about $15,000. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Kansas City?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT): 104, 48 km from MCI. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Kansas City.

Which airport do private jets use most near San Francisco?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 2,097, 49 km from SFO. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Francisco.

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Aircraft for Kansas City to San Francisco

These jets can fly the 2,406 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km range Nextant 400XTi3,480 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range Gulfstream G60012,220 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

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More private jet routes to San Francisco

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Kansas City and private jet charter in San Francisco.