Charter route · Mountain
Denver → Telluride
KAPA → KTEX · 173 nm · 0h 47m typical block · $5,500–$7,500 light jet
173 nm
Distance
0h 47m
Block time (light jet)
$5,500–$7,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Denver–Telluride run covers 173 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 0h 47m block time from KAPA to KTEX.
Telluride peaks Dec–Mar, Jun–Aug — strongest demand around winter and summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KTEX tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 0h 60m | $3,000–$4,000 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 0h 47m | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 0h 46m | $7,500–$11,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 0h 45m | $9,000–$12,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 0h 44m | $12,500–$17,500 |
Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
04 / Answers
Denver to Telluride: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Denver to Telluride?
The trip covers about 173 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 0h 47m block time on a light jet — a light jet runs about 0h 47m, a heavy jet about 0h 44m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Denver to Telluride cost?
One-way estimates run $5,500–$7,500 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $3,000 (turboprop) to $17,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Denver and Telluride?
Departures typically use KAPA, KBJC; arrivals use KTEX, KMTJ, KGJT. When KTEX is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KDRO, KCEZ, KGUC, KFMN.
What size aircraft is right for Denver to Telluride?
At 173 nm, most charters book a light jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300, 4–7 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Denver to Telluride?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.