Cheap Flights from GJT to DEN: When to Fly from Grand Junction to Denver

 

The cheapest times to fly from GJT to DEN are

• August 6th to July 29th

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 GJT to DEN is early November. Prices can be as high as $575 for Thursday flights during early August, or as low as $343 for Wednesday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to Denver

Flying from Grand Junction, CO (GJT) to Denver, CO (DEN) will usually cost between $389 to $575 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 $382. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $416. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $33 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $389 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GJT to DEN flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the GJT to DEN flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Grand Junction. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.14, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Thursdays 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 $10 (3%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $384. Return trip prices are from the DEN to GJT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from GJT to DEN can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 22 minutes may 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 a nonstop flight from GJT to DEN while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from GJT to DEN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Denver International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 212 miles or 341 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from GJT to DEN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop GJT to DEN flight is about 1 hour 22 minutes.

How many flights go between Grand Junction, CO and Denver, CO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 44 available flights from GJT to DEN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from GJT to DEN tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 33% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 49% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave DEN heading for GJT about 21 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Denver, CO is about 23 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 21 minutes late
• Republic: 18 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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