Durango, Colorado

Private charter · GJT → DRO

Grand Junction to Durango

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

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The trip

Grand Junction to Durango, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Grand Junction Regional Airport in Grand Junction to Durango La Plata County Airport in Durango, 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
GJTGrand JunctionDRODurango
GJT → DRO143 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 Grand Junction

Airports in Grand Junction

  • GJT

    Commercial airport

    Grand Junction Regional Airport

    Grand Junction · KGJT

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    9,339 ft

Arriving Durango

Airports in Durango

  • DRO

    Commercial airport

    Durango La Plata County Airport

    Durango · KDRO

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    9,201 ft

  • AMK

    Regional airport

    Animas Air Park

    Durango

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    5,010 ft

When you land

Things to do in Durango

Durango was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1880 to serve the silver mines of the San Juan Mountains, and its Victorian downtown still revolves around the depot where the narrow-gauge train to Silverton departs. Today it is the commercial hub of southwest Colorado, home to Fort Lewis College, regional healthcare, and a tourism economy built on the railroad, the Animas River and nearby Purgatory Resort. Its mix of outdoor recreation and Western history draws families, cyclists and second-home owners.

  1. 01

    Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

    Steam and diesel trains follow the Animas River through the San Juan National Forest to the old mining town of Silverton, a historic trip operated since 1882.

  2. 02

    Mesa Verde National Park

    About an hour west, this park protects remarkable Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, including Cliff Palace, which visitors can see on ranger-guided tours.

  3. 03

    Purgatory Resort

    North of town on the San Juan Skyway, this family-friendly ski area offers a mix of terrain in winter and lift-served mountain biking and activities in summer.

  4. 04

    Animas River

    Running through the heart of town, the river is popular for rafting, kayaking, tubing and fly-fishing, with a paved river trail along its banks.

  5. 05

    Main Avenue Historic District

    Durango’s downtown is lined with Victorian buildings, including the historic Strater Hotel, filled with restaurants, galleries, outfitters and Western shops.

  6. 06

    San Juan Skyway

    This scenic byway loops through Silverton, Ouray and Telluride, crossing high mountain passes on the Million Dollar Highway section with sweeping alpine views.

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Questions

Grand Junction to Durango flights

How long is a private flight from Grand Junction to Durango?

About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 143 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Grand Junction to Durango use?

You can depart from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and arrive at Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) or Animas Air Park (AMK). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Grand Junction to Durango 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 Grand Junction and Durango?

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

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Durango to Grand Junction

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