Fly private between Abilene and Denver from US$22,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Abilene (ABI) to Denver (APA) and Denver to Abilene — timed and priced alike.
Abilene and Denver lie approximately 921 km apart (573 mi / 498 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$22,500 – US$31,500 for a one-way charter between Abilene and Denver, 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 33m | 1h 24m – 1h 42m | US$22,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 33m | US$22,500 – US$31,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 32m | US$25,000 – US$34,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 29m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Abilene and Denver? 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Abilene, United States: Abilene Regional Airport and Albany Municipal Airport.
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.
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Abilene→Denver runs about 5 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene → Denver | 9 | 83 min | 80 min | Cessna Citation XLS (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
| Denver → Abilene | 12 | 78 min | 69 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Cessna Citation CJ3 (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
21 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
21 business-aviation flights were tracked between Abilene and Denver from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 20 separate days.
95% were jets and 5% turboprops. 9 flights set out from the Abilene side and 12 from the Denver side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (4 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Abilene | Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) – 21 flights |
| Denver | Centennial Airport (APA) – 20 flights; Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Abilene Regional Airport | Centennial Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KABI / ABI | KAPA / APA |
| Longest hard runway | 7,208 ft | 10,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,791 ft | 5,885 ft |
Centennial Airport is at 5,885 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Abilene to Denver can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Abilene Regional Airport is the shorter of the two at 7,208 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,208 ft to spare. The leg is 921 km.
Alternates within range: Albany Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 52 km) · Coleman Municipal Airport (4,506 ft, 69 km) · Elmdale Airpark (2,950 ft, 5 km) · Abilene Executive Airpark · 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)
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
We publish the price band (US$22,500 – US$31,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Abilene–Denver is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$22,500 – US$31,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 33m gate to gate over 921 km (573 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Abilene–Denver charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Abilene–Denver charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 21 business-aviation flights between Abilene and Denver – about 0.4 a week, flown on 20 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (4 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) – 21 flights on the Abilene side, and Centennial Airport (APA) – 20 flights; Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) – 1 flights on the Denver side.
95% of the tracked flights were jets and 5% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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