Fly private between Denver and Phoenix from US$11,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Denver (DEN) ⇄ Phoenix (PHX) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Denver and Phoenix is about 968 km (601 miles), or 523 nautical miles.
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Expect US$11,000 – US$33,000 for a one-way charter between Denver and Phoenix, 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 37m | 1h 27m – 1h 47m | US$23,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 37m | US$23,500 – US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 36m | US$26,000 – US$36,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 32m | US$28,000 – US$39,500 | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Denver and Phoenix? 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
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.
Phoenix, United States: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Scottsdale Airport, Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport and Glendale Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Denver: Denver (APA, BJC, DEN, KFTG); Phoenix: Scottsdale (SCF), Phoenix (PHX, DVT), Mesa (AZA), Goodyear (GYR), Glendale (KGEU).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Denver→Phoenix runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver → Phoenix | 375 | 88 min | 72 min | Cessna Citation CJ3 (40), Embraer Phenom 300 (30), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (20), Learjet 60 (19) |
| Phoenix → Denver | 130 | 81 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ3 (14), Pilatus PC-12 (13), Embraer Phenom 300 (8), Cessna Citation XLS (7) |
505 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Denver International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDEN / DEN | KPHX / PHX |
| Longest hard runway | 16,000 ft | 11,489 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 5,431 ft | 1,135 ft |
Denver International Airport is at 5,431 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Denver to Phoenix can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Denver International Airport has 16,000 ft and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 11,489 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 968 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Scottsdale Airport (8,249 ft, 23 km) · Mesa Gateway Airport (10,401 ft, 36 km) · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (8,196 ft, 29 km) · Phoenix Goodyear Airport (8,500 ft, 34 km)
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Denver–Phoenix trip to about 1h 37m gate to gate.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Denver–Phoenix is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$11,000 – US$33,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 37m gate to gate over 968 km (601 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Denver–Phoenix 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.
Of course: Phoenix to Denver runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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