Boulder, Colorado

Private charter · GUC → WBU

Crested Butte to Boulder

138 miles, about 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Crested Butte to Boulder, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport in Crested Butte to Boulder Municipal Airport in Boulder, 138 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
138 mi
Flight
50 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
GUCCrested ButteWBUBoulder
GUC → WBU138 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Crested Butte

Airports in Crested Butte

  • GUC

    Commercial airport

    Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport

    Gunnison · KGUC

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    9,400 ft

  • ASE

    Commercial airport

    Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)

    Aspen · KASE

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    8,006 ft

  • CSE

    Regional airport

    Crested Butte Airpark

    Crested Butte

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

Arriving Boulder

Airports in Boulder

  • WBU

    Regional airport

    Boulder Municipal Airport

    Boulder · KBDU

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    4,100 ft

  • BJC

    Commercial airport

    Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

    Denver · KBJC

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • KEIK

    Regional airport

    Erie Municipal Airport

    Erie

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    4,700 ft

  • KLMO

    Regional airport

    Vance Brand Airport

    Longmont

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    4,799 ft

  • K18V

    Regional airport

    Platte Valley Airpark

    Hudson

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    4,100 ft

When you land

Things to do in Boulder

Boulder is home to the University of Colorado’s flagship campus and to a remarkable concentration of federal science labs, including NOAA, NIST and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. That research base has spawned aerospace, natural foods, outdoor gear and software companies, and the city’s startup culture has made it a regular stop for investors and founders. The Flatirons rise directly above town, and a greenbelt of open space surrounds the city.

  1. 01

    Chautauqua Park

    At the base of the Flatirons, this historic park has meadow trails, a dining hall and an auditorium hosting summer concerts, plus hikes up into the iconic rock slabs.

  2. 02

    Pearl Street Mall

    Boulder’s car-free downtown promenade is lined with shops, restaurants and galleries, with street performers and flower beds adding to the scene in warmer months.

  3. 03

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The campus is known for its red-tile-roofed sandstone buildings and includes the Fiske Planetarium and the CU Museum of Natural History.

  4. 04

    Eldorado Canyon State Park

    Just south of town, sheer sandstone walls draw rock climbers from around the world, while hiking trails follow South Boulder Creek through the canyon.

  5. 05

    NCAR Mesa Laboratory

    This I.M. Pei designed research building on a mesa above town welcomes visitors to exhibits on weather and climate, with trails heading out from the grounds.

  6. 06

    Rocky Mountain National Park

    About an hour north via Estes Park, the park’s Trail Ridge Road climbs above treeline among alpine lakes, elk herds and peaks over 12,000 feet.

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Questions

Crested Butte to Boulder flights

How long is a private flight from Crested Butte to Boulder?

About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 138 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Crested Butte to Boulder use?

You can depart from Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE), or Crested Butte Airpark (CSE) and arrive at Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU), Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), or Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Crested Butte to Boulder cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Crested Butte and Boulder?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Boulder back to Crested Butte are priced the same way.

Return flight

Boulder to Crested Butte

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