18Oct
Sun 07:36
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 5,287
whole aircraft
Private jet from Denver to Kansas City
We have seen 4 empty legs from Denver to Kansas City, from US$ 5,287. A full charter is estimated at US$ 10,500–21,000. 462 nm, about 1h24 in the air.
- Distance
- 462 nm
- Flight time
- 1h24
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 5,287
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 21,000
Published flights
22Oct
Thu
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 8,490
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 4
- Lowest price
- US$ 5,287
- Median price
- US$ 6,000
- Latest flight
- 14 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 14 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Challenger 300 | US$ 12,390 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Aircraft | US$ 6,000 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 2h03 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 5,700–US$ 11,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h46 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 6,300–US$ 12,600 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h30 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 7,200–US$ 14,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h27 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 8,700–US$ 17,400 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h24 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 10,500–US$ 21,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 5,287, against US$ 21,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 75% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Denver
- Denver International Airport DEN0 km from the centre
- Buckley Space Force Base BFK19 km from the centre
- Centennial Airport APA36 km from the centre
- Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport BJC38 km from the centre
- Boulder Municipal Airport WBU51 km from the centre
Airports in Kansas City
- Kansas City International Airport MCI0 km from the centre
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport MKC22 km from the centre
- Rosecrans Memorial Airport STJ55 km from the centre
- Johnson County Executive Airport OJC51 km from the centre
- Lawrence Municipal Airport LWC54 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Denver to Kansas City?
A full charter runs about US$ 10,500–21,000 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 5,287, with a median of US$ 6,000.
How long is the flight from Denver to Kansas City?
It is 462 nautical miles (856 km): about 1h24 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Denver → Kansas City?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 300, Cessna Citation Excel/XLS, Cessna Citation X.
Are there empty legs from Denver to Kansas City right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 5,287. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Denver: Denver International Airport (DEN), Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), Centennial Airport (APA). In Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Kansas City to Denver?
The return route has its own page, with 1 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.