Charter Flagstaff to Denver privately from US$20,500, about 1h 25m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Flagstaff (SDX) to Denver (APA) and Denver to Flagstaff — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Flagstaff to Denver is roughly 808 kilometres — 502 miles, or 436 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Flagstaff to Denver (and Denver to Flagstaff) ranges from US$20,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$28,500 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 25m | 1h 17m – 1h 34m | US$20,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 25m | US$20,500 – US$28,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 24m | US$22,500 – US$31,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 21m | US$24,500 – US$34,000 | 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.
On Flagstaff–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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Flagstaff, United States: Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, Sedona Airport and H.A. Clark Memorial Field.
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 a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 21:00 UTC.
Denver→Flagstaff runs about 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff → Denver | 30 | 71 min | 63 min | Cessna Citation CJ4 (5), Cessna Citation CJ3 (4), Cessna Citation CJ2 (3), Piper Cheyenne 2 (2) |
| Denver → Flagstaff | 23 | 87 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ4 (5), Cessna Citation CJ2 (4), Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (3) |
53 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
53 business-aviation flights were tracked between Flagstaff and Denver from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1 a week, on 50 separate days.
85% were jets and 15% turboprops. 30 flights set out from the Flagstaff side and 23 from the Denver side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (8 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Flagstaff | Sedona Airport (SDX) – 43 flights; Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) – 7 flights; Cottonwood Airport (CTW) – 3 flights |
| Denver | Centennial Airport (APA) – 35 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.
| Sedona Airport | Centennial Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSEZ / SDX | KAPA / APA |
| Longest hard runway | 5,132 ft | 10,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4,830 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.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,632 ft spare |
1,800 km 790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,132 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,690 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,932 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,170 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,232 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,400 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,132 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,890 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,632 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,690 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,854 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,640 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 932 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,890 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 444 ft short |
4,600 km 3,590 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 202 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,916 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 232 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,390 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 440 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,210 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 308 ft short |
7,400 km 6,390 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 168 ft short |
7,800 km 6,790 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 342 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,390 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 868 ft short |
14,260 km 13,250 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 668 ft short |
11,112 km 10,102 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 868 ft short |
12,960 km 11,950 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 332 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,935 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Sedona Airport (5,132 ft, 34 km) · H.A. Clark Memorial Field (6,003 ft, 51 km) · Cottonwood Airport (4,250 ft, 56 km) · Rimrock Airport (2,300 ft, 55 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)
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Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Flagstaff and Denver is built around your itinerary.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Flagstaff and Denver.
The Flagstaff 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$20,500 – US$28,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 25m gate to gate across the 808 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Flagstaff–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.
Of course: Denver to Flagstaff runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 53 business-aviation flights between Flagstaff and Denver – about 1 a week, flown on 50 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (8 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Sedona Airport (SDX) – 43 flights; Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) – 7 flights; Cottonwood Airport (CTW) – 3 flights on the Flagstaff side, and Centennial Airport (APA) – 35 flights; Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) – 18 flights on the Denver side.
85% of the tracked flights were jets and 15% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation CJ4.
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