"Andrew Sarangan" wrote

Straight line distance from Phoenix to Las Vegas is 225 nautical miles. A
Cessna 172 can cruise at about 115 knots. Based on today's winds, it will
take you 2 hours and 20 minutes, not counting time to climb and traffic
delays. I think 2:30 would be a realistic estimate. Rental prices vary. In
our club, the 172 goes for $70/hr tach time. That is about $175 each way,
or round it up to $400 for a return trip.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

As I read the post, it was from the point of view as a non-pilot, wanting to
get into flying for transportation. In that case, the price of the trip is
nothing.

The price would have to include (and this will not be the complete list,
I'm sure) flight training, the medical, flight rentals, (or purchase of the
plane) to gain experience to be able to do the flight, insurance, pilot
supplies (headsets, ect) and much more. Also, take the fact that many
people that take up flying get addicted, and eat many very expensive
hamburgers, and the prices keep adding up. See my point?

On the other hand, he might want to know how much it would cost to have
someone fly him there, for hire. :-))
--
Jim in NC