Fly private between Kansas City and San Francisco from US$32,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco (SFO) and San Francisco to Kansas City — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Kansas City and San Francisco is about 2,406 km (1,495 miles), or 1,299 nautical miles.
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Expect US$32,500 – US$89,000 for a one-way charter between Kansas City and San Francisco, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 24m | 3h 04m – 3h 44m | US$46,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 10m | 2h 51m – 3h 29m | US$63,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 24m | US$46,500 – US$65,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 22m | US$51,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 14m | US$56,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 10m | US$63,500 – US$89,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 10m | US$70,000 – US$98,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 14m | US$76,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
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.
San Francisco, United States: San Francisco International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Moffett Federal Airfield, Half Moon Bay Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Mineta San Jose International Airport.
| Kansas City International Airport | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMCI / MCI | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 10,801 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,026 ft | 13 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 7,601 ft spare |
2,180 km 828 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,901 ft spare |
2,410 km 598 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,301 ft spare |
3,700 km 692 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,523 ft spare |
3,650 km 642 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,601 ft spare |
3,900 km 892 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,225 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,592 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,871 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,918 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,901 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,392 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,109 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,212 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,361 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,392 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,501 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,792 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,011 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,392 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,801 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,252 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,001 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,104 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,801 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,952 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,001 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,937 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: 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) · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 18 km) · Moffett Federal Airfield (9,197 ft, 37 km) · Half Moon Bay Airport (5,000 ft, 16 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 23 km)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide pricing on Kansas City–San Francisco is published clearly: US$32,500 – US$89,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Demand on Kansas City–San Francisco comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$32,500 – US$89,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 24m gate to gate across the 2,406 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kansas City–San Francisco 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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