Fly private between Colorado Springs and Minneapolis from US$26,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Colorado Springs (COS) to Minneapolis (FCM), and from Minneapolis (FCM) back to Colorado Springs (COS).
The straight-line distance between Colorado Springs and Minneapolis is about 1,146 km (712 miles), or 619 nautical miles.
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Expect US$26,500 – US$53,000 for a one-way charter between Colorado Springs and Minneapolis, 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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. | 1h 50m | 1h 39m – 2h 01m | US$26,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 47m | 1h 36m – 1h 58m | US$38,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 50m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 49m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 45m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 47m | US$38,000 – US$53,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 47m | US$42,000 – US$58,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 49m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Colorado Springs–Minneapolis charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
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.
Minneapolis, United States: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field, Flying Cloud Airport, Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport, New Richmond Regional Airport and L O Simenstad Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Minneapolis→Colorado Springs runs about 12 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Fri 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 → Minneapolis | 23 | 99 min | 88 min | Gulfstream G280 (5), Gulfstream 5 (3), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2), Learjet 60 (2) |
| Minneapolis → Colorado Springs | 22 | 111 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ2 (6), Gulfstream G280 (5), Cessna Citation 1SP (2), Gulfstream 5 (2) |
45 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
45 business-aviation flights were tracked between Colorado Springs and Minneapolis from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.9 a week, on 42 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 23 flights set out from the Colorado Springs side and 22 from the Minneapolis side.
Busiest full month: September 2025 (11 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) |
|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) – 45 flights |
| Minneapolis | Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) – 19 flights; Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) – 13 flights; Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) – 13 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.
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | Flying Cloud Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCOS / COS | KFCM / FCM |
| Longest hard runway | 13,500 ft | 5,001 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 6,187 ft | 906 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.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,501 ft spare |
1,800 km 367 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,001 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,267 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 747 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 977 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,001 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,467 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,267 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,217 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 801 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,467 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 575 ft short |
4,600 km 3,167 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 71 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,493 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 101 ft spare |
6,400 km 4,967 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 309 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,787 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 439 ft short |
7,400 km 5,967 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 299 ft short |
7,800 km 6,367 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 211 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,967 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
14,260 km 12,827 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 799 ft short |
11,112 km 9,679 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
12,960 km 11,527 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 201 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,512 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (6,491 ft, 14 km) · Flying Cloud Airport (5,001 ft, 19 km) · Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · New Richmond Regional Airport (5,507 ft, 61 km)
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Colorado Springs and Minneapolis is built around your itinerary.
Those 1h 50m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$26,500 – US$53,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Colorado Springs–Minneapolis is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$26,500 – US$53,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 50m gate to gate across the 1,146 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Colorado Springs–Minneapolis 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.
Of course: Minneapolis to Colorado Springs runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 45 business-aviation flights between Colorado Springs and Minneapolis – about 0.9 a week, flown on 42 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and September 2025 the busiest full month (11 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) – 45 flights on the Colorado Springs side, and Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) – 19 flights; Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) – 13 flights; Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) – 13 flights on the Minneapolis side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Gulfstream G280.
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