Fly private between Denver and Kansas City from US$10,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Denver (DEN) ⇄ Kansas City (MCI) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Denver and Kansas City is about 855 km (532 miles), or 462 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Denver–Kansas City spans US$10,500 – US$30,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 28m | 1h 19m – 1h 37m | US$21,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 28m | US$21,500 – US$30,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 27m | US$23,500 – US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 24m | US$26,000 – US$36,000 | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Denver and Kansas City? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Denver, United States: Denver International Airport, Buckley Space Force Base, Centennial Airport, Colorado Air and Space Port, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Greeley–Weld County Airport.
Kansas City, United States: Kansas City International Airport, Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, Rosecrans Memorial Airport, Midwest National Air Center Airport, New Century AirCenter Airport and Lee's Summit Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 21:00 UTC.
Kansas City→Denver runs about 15 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver → Kansas City | 8 | 72 min | 68 min | Dassault Falcon 900 (2), Beech Super King Air (1), Gulfstream 4 (1), Embraer Praetor 500 (1) |
| Kansas City → Denver | 6 | 87 min | — | Dassault Falcon 900 (2), Beech Super King Air (1), Embraer Phenom 300 (1), Cessna Citation CJ3 (1) |
14 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Denver International Airport | Kansas City International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDEN / DEN | KMCI / MCI |
| Longest hard runway | 16,000 ft | 10,801 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 5,431 ft | 1,026 ft |
Denver International Airport is at 5,431 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Buckley Space Force Base (11,006 ft, 19 km) · Centennial Airport (10,001 ft, 36 km) · Colorado Air and Space Port (8,002 ft, 14 km) · Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (9,000 ft, 38 km) · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (6,827 ft, 22 km) · Rosecrans Memorial Airport (8,061 ft, 55 km) · Midwest National Air Center Airport (5,502 ft, 35 km) · New Century AirCenter Airport (7,339 ft, 55 km)
See the guide range — US$10,500 – US$30,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Travel Denver–Kansas City with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Demand on Denver–Kansas City comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,500 – US$30,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 28m in the air over 855 km (532 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Denver–Kansas City departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Kansas City to Denver runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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