Fly private between Colorado Springs and Denver from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Colorado Springs (COS) ⇄ Denver (DEN) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Colorado Springs and Denver lie approximately 117 km apart (73 mi / 63 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Colorado Springs–Denver spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 38 min | 34 min – 42 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 38 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 37 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 34 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 33 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 33 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
On Colorado Springs–Denver, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Colorado Springs, United States: City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Meadow Lake Airport, Pueblo Memorial Airport and Fremont 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Colorado Springs: Colorado Springs (COS); Denver: Denver (APA, BJC, DEN, KFTG), Greeley (GXY).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs → Denver | 256 | 19 min | 10 min | Pilatus PC-12 (61), Eclipse 550 (19), Cessna Citation Latitude (16), Beech Super King Air (16) |
| Denver → Colorado Springs | 243 | 19 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (56), Cessna Citation Latitude (18), Eclipse 550 (13), Bombardier Challenger 350 (12) |
499 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | Denver International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCOS / COS | KDEN / DEN |
| Longest hard runway | 13,500 ft | 16,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 6,187 ft | 5,431 ft |
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is at 6,187 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
Denver International Airport is at 5,431 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 21 aircraft we quote for Colorado Springs to Denver can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has 13,500 ft and Denver International Airport 16,000 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. The leg is 117 km.
Alternates within range: Meadow Lake Airport (6,001 ft, 19 km) · Pueblo Memorial Airport (10,498 ft, 60 km) · Fremont County Airport (5,399 ft, 55 km) · Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (4,500 ft, 15 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)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 38 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Colorado Springs and Denver.
The Colorado Springs to Denver route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 38 min gate to gate over 117 km (73 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Colorado Springs–Denver departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
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.
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