Fly private between Appleton and Denver from US$31,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Appleton (ATW) ⇄ Denver (APA) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Appleton and Denver lie approximately 1,445 km apart (898 mi / 780 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Appleton to Denver (and Denver to Appleton) ranges from US$31,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$60,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 12m | 1h 59m – 2h 25m | US$31,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 04m | 1h 52m – 2h 16m | US$43,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 12m | US$31,500 – US$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 11m | US$34,500 – US$48,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 06m | US$38,000 – US$53,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 04m | US$43,000 – US$60,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 04m | US$47,500 – US$66,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 06m | US$51,500 – US$72,500 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Appleton 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. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Appleton, United States: Appleton International Airport, Wittman Regional Airport, Austin Straubel International Airport, Waupaca Municipal Airport, Fond du Lac County Airport and Manitowoc County 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 makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Appleton→Denver runs about 61 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton → Denver | 19 | 188 min | 120 min | Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (7), Cirrus Vision (2) |
| Denver → Appleton | 18 | 127 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (3) |
37 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
37 business-aviation flights were tracked between Appleton and Denver from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.7 a week, on 30 separate days.
57% were jets and 43% turboprops. 19 flights set out from the Appleton side and 18 from the Denver side.
Busiest full month: July 2026 (14 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Appleton | Appleton International Airport (ATW) – 29 flights; Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) – 7 flights; Manitowoc County Airport (MTW) – 1 flights |
| Denver | Centennial Airport (APA) – 19 flights; Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) – 18 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.
| Appleton International Airport | Centennial Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KATW / ATW | KAPA / APA |
| Longest hard runway | 8,003 ft | 10,001 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 918 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 16 aircraft we quote for Appleton to Denver can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Appleton International Airport has 8,003 ft and Centennial Airport 10,001 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,445 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Wittman Regional Airport (8,002 ft, 31 km) · Austin Straubel International Airport (8,700 ft, 40 km) · Waupaca Municipal Airport (5,200 ft, 41 km) · Fond du Lac County Airport (5,941 ft, 54 km) · 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)
Our team responds to Appleton–Denver quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Appleton–Denver sector leaves when you do.
Those 2h 12m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Demand on Appleton–Denver comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$31,500 – US$60,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 12m gate to gate over 1,445 km (898 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Appleton–Denver charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 37 business-aviation flights between Appleton and Denver – about 0.7 a week, flown on 30 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and July 2026 the busiest full month (14 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Appleton International Airport (ATW) – 29 flights; Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) – 7 flights; Manitowoc County Airport (MTW) – 1 flights on the Appleton side, and Centennial Airport (APA) – 19 flights; Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) – 18 flights on the Denver side.
57% of the tracked flights were jets and 43% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Socata TBM-900/910/930/940.
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