Private charter · DRO → GJT
Durango to Grand Junction
143 miles, about 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Durango to Grand Junction, door to door faster.
Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Durango La Plata County Airport in Durango to Grand Junction Regional Airport in Grand Junction, 143 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 143 mi
- Flight
- 50 min
- Driving
- 3½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
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 Durango
Airports in Durango
DRO
Commercial airportDurango La Plata County Airport
Durango · KDRO
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,201 ft
AMK
Regional airportAnimas Air Park
Durango
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,010 ft
Arriving Grand Junction
Airports in Grand Junction
GJT
Commercial airportGrand Junction Regional Airport
Grand Junction · KGJT
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,339 ft
When you land
Things to do in Grand Junction
Grand Junction is the largest city on Colorado’s Western Slope, set where the Gunnison River meets the Colorado River in the Grand Valley. It serves as a regional hub for healthcare, retail, energy, agriculture and Colorado Mesa University, and it draws a steady flow of business travelers in oil and gas, natural resources and land management. The surrounding valley is known for orchards, vineyards and dramatic red-rock canyons.
- 01
Colorado National Monument
Rim Rock Drive winds along the edge of sheer red-rock canyons and towering monoliths just west of town, with overlooks and hiking trails along the way.
- 02
Palisade Wine Country
East of Grand Junction, Palisade’s wineries, orchards and fruit stands line the valley, and many visitors tour by bicycle along the Fruit and Wine Byway.
- 03
Grand Mesa
One of the largest flat-topped mountains in the world, Grand Mesa is dotted with hundreds of lakes and offers fishing, hiking and winter skiing at Powderhorn.
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Downtown Grand Junction
Main Street features a collection of outdoor sculptures, along with shops, restaurants and galleries in a walkable downtown setting.
- 05
Riverfront Trail
This paved path follows the Colorado River through the valley, connecting parks, wildlife areas and trailheads for walking, running and cycling.
- 06
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
About an hour and a half southeast, this park protects a deep, narrow canyon with sheer walls, accessible from overlooks along its rim.
Questions
Durango to Grand Junction flights
How long is a private flight from Durango to Grand Junction?
About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 143 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Durango to Grand Junction use?
You can depart from Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) or Animas Air Park (AMK) and arrive at Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Durango to Grand Junction 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 Durango and Grand Junction?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Grand Junction back to Durango are priced the same way.
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