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The cheapest times to fly from CIU to ASE are

  • April 9th to June 3rd
  • October 15th to February 4th (except the weeks of November 19th, December 24th, and January 15th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from CIU to ASE is early November. Prices can be as high as $1594 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $480 for Tuesday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to Aspen

Flying from Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU) to Aspen, CO (ASE) will usually cost between $561 to $1026 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $588. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $1594. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1006 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $779 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CIU to ASE flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the CIU to ASE route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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CIU to ASE Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the CIU to ASE flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Sault Ste. Marie. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.39, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $190 (21%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $695. Return trip prices are from the ASE to CIU flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CIU to ASE can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 12 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from CIU to ASE while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, CO

  • 125 miles (201 km) away from ASE
  • Usually 44.67% less expensive than ASE
  • 1-layover flights available

See CIU to DEN flights

Destination alternative #2: Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, CO

  • 89 miles (143 km) away from ASE
  • Usually 16.17% less expensive than ASE
  • 2-layover flights available

See CIU to GJT flights

Destination alternative #3: City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, CO

  • 120 miles (193 km) away from ASE
  • Usually 3.34% less expensive than ASE
  • 2-layover flights available

See CIU to COS flights

 

Flight Hacking CIU to ASE

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from CIU to ASE — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: Minneapolis, MN (CIU > MSP > ASE)

  • Price for both tickets: $653
  • Average savings: $126 (16.17%)

See CIU to MSP flights

Hack #2: Detroit, MI (CIU > DTW > ASE)

  • Price for both tickets: $673
  • Average savings: $107 (13.67%)

See CIU to DTW flights

Hack #3: Chicago, IL (CIU > ORD > ASE)

  • Price for both tickets: $723
  • Average savings: $57 (7.25%)

See CIU to ORD flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from CIU to ASE? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Aspen Pitkin County Sardy Field Airport to Chippewa County International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1230 miles or 1979 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from CIU to ASE?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CIU to ASE flight is about 3 hour 12 minutes.

How many flights go between Sault Ste. Marie, MI and Aspen, CO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 17 available flights from CIU to ASE.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code CIU
Origination airport name Chippewa County International Airport
City Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Country the United States
Latitude 46.3
Longitude -84.5

Return Airport

Destination code ASE
Destination airport name Aspen Pitkin County Sardy Field Airport
City Aspen, CO
Country the United States
Latitude 39.2
Longitude -106.9

 

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