Charter route · Southwest
Denver → Tulsa
KAPA → KTUL · 470 nm · 1h 29m typical block · $15,000–$21,000 midsize jet
470 nm
Distance
1h 29m
Block time (midsize jet)
$15,000–$21,000
Typical one-way estimate
9
Operators at the endpoints
The Denver–Tulsa run covers 470 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 29m block time from KAPA to KTUL.
Tulsa peaks Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KTUL 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 | 2h 06m | $6,500–$9,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 32m | $10,500–$15,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 29m | $15,000–$21,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 26m | $17,000–$24,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 24m | $24,000–$33,500 |
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.
Based near Denver
04 / Answers
Denver to Tulsa: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Denver to Tulsa?
The trip covers about 470 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 29m block time on a midsize jet — a light jet runs about 1h 32m, a heavy jet about 1h 24m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Denver to Tulsa cost?
One-way estimates run $15,000–$21,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $6,500 (turboprop) to $33,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Denver and Tulsa?
Departures typically use KAPA, KBJC; arrivals use KTUL, KRVS. When KTUL is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KSWO, KPNC, KXNA, KMLC.
What size aircraft is right for Denver to Tulsa?
At 470 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Denver to Tulsa?
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.