16Oct
Fri 22:15
Learjet 60 Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 4,392
whole aircraft
Private jet from Kansas City to Des Moines
We have seen 1 empty legs from Kansas City to Des Moines, from US$ 4,392. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,000–12,000. 142 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 142 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 4,392
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 12,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 4,392
- Median price
- US$ 4,392
- Latest flight
- —
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 | 1h00 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 4,392, against US$ 12,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 63% 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 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
Airports in Des Moines
- Des Moines International Airport DSM0 km from the centre
- Ames Municipal Airport AMW51 km from the centre
- Perry Municipal Airport PRO53 km from the centre
- Newton Municipal Airport TNU55 km from the centre
- Boone Municipal Airport BNW59 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Kansas City to Des Moines?
A full charter runs about US$ 6,000–12,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 4,392, with a median of US$ 4,392.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Des Moines?
It is 142 nautical miles (263 km): about 1h00 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Kansas City → Des Moines?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Learjet 60.
Are there empty legs from Kansas City to Des Moines right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 4,392. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ). In Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), Perry Municipal Airport (PRO). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Des Moines to Kansas City?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it 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.