Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → Denver
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to Denver covers 1,269 nautical miles (2,350 km) and takes about 3h 19m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $22,099 – $32,135 one-way — about $6,779 per seat.
1,269 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 19m
Flight time (light jet)
4.3h vs 6.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,192 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 235 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 35m | $22,846 – $33,658 | $35,978 – $47,542 | $41,778 – $60,142 | $7,063 | 801 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 29m | $21,467 – $30,498 | $33,949 – $43,308 | $40,149 – $56,708 | $6,496 | 857 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 19m | $22,099 – $32,135 | $34,691 – $45,255 | $42,191 – $62,255 | $6,779 | 1,192 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 11m | $28,395 – $41,253 | $44,607 – $58,143 | $53,607 – $79,143 | $8,706 | 1,752 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 04m | $34,271 – $49,749 | $53,878 – $70,171 | $64,378 – $95,171 | $10,503 | 2,049 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 00m | $43,018 – $66,137 | $67,797 – $93,396 | $80,297 – $125K | $13,644 | 2,512 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 53m | $52,698 – $80,660 | $83,151 – $114K | $98,151 – $153K | $16,670 | 3,318 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 04m | $85,250 – $151K | $135K – $214K | $156K – $279K | $29,500 | 6,586 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Washington, D.C.–Denver non-stop
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Denver: where you’d land
- Centennial Airport KAPA
Business-aviation airport · 10,002 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport KBJC
Business-aviation airport · 9,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Denver International Airport KDEN
Major hub · 16,000 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.3 h | 1,192 kg | $6,779 |
| Airline, economy | 6.6 h | 235 kg | Typically $282–$705 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.1 h | 940 kg | Typically $1,175–$2,820 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.