Fly private between Cortez and Denver from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
We fly Cortez (CEZ) ⇄ Denver (DEN) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Cortez and Denver lie approximately 446 km apart (277 mi / 241 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Cortez to Denver (and Denver to Cortez) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 01m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 00m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 58 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 58 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 57 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 55 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 18m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 14m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
Charter pricing on Cortez–Denver moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Cortez, United States: Cortez Municipal Airport and Animas Air Park.
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.
| Cortez Municipal Airport | Denver International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCEZ / CEZ | KDEN / DEN |
| Longest hard runway | 7,205 ft | 16,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 5,918 ft | 5,431 ft |
Cortez Municipal Airport is at 5,918 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 Cortez to Denver can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Cortez Municipal Airport is the shorter of the two at 7,205 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,205 ft to spare. The leg is 446 km.
Alternates within range: Animas Air Park (5,010 ft, 68 km) · Tanner Field · Dove Creek Airport · Val Air Airport · 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)
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Cortez–Denver quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Cortez–Denver when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Cortez–Denver trip to about 1h 01m gate to gate.
The Cortez 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 very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 01m gate to gate over 446 km (277 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cortez–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.
Of course: Denver to Cortez runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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