Flights to Fort Collins
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Fort Collins is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS, 67 km), Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 75 km), Laramie Regional Airport (LAR, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 88 km (55 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (regional) | CYS | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,270 ft | 6,159 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 75 km (47 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
| Laramie Regional Airport (regional) | LAR | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,503 ft | 7,284 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 16,000 ft, DEN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 5,431 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Fort Collins
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Los Angeles | United States | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Fort Collins to Chicago | United States | 1,462 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Fort Collins to Houston | United States | 1,491 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Fort Collins to Tijuana | Mexico | 1,391 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Fort Collins to Phoenix | United States | 1,007 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Fort Collins to San Antonio | United States | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Fort Collins to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 993 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Fort Collins to San Diego | United States | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Fort Collins to Dallas | United States | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Fort Collins to Calgary | Canada | 1,354 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Fort Collins to Mexicali | Mexico | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Fort Collins to Fort Worth | United States | 1,114 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Fort Collins to San Jose | United States | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Fort Collins to Austin | United States | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Fort Collins to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Fort Collins to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Fort Collins to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Fort Collins to Oklahoma City | United States | 873 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Fort Collins to El Paso | United States | 989 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Fort Collins to Las Vegas | United States | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Fort Collins to Memphis | United States | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Fort Collins to Albuquerque | United States | 627 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Fort Collins to Shanghai | China | 10,706 km (6,653 mi) | about 14 h 29 min |
| Fort Collins to Chongqing | China | 11,561 km (7,184 mi) | about 15 h 34 min |
| Fort Collins to Chengdu | China | 11,543 km (7,172 mi) | about 15 h 33 min |
| Fort Collins to Beijing | China | 10,129 km (6,294 mi) | about 13 h 44 min |
| Fort Collins to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,825 km (6,105 mi) | about 13 h 21 min |
| Fort Collins to Tianjin | China | 10,168 km (6,318 mi) | about 13 h 47 min |
| Fort Collins to Wuhan | China | 11,125 km (6,913 mi) | about 15 h 1 min |
| Fort Collins to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,993 km (7,452 mi) | about 16 h 8 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Fort Collins?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest large airport at 88 km (55 mi). The others, CYS, BJC, LAR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DEN from Fort Collins city centre?
88 km (55 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Fort Collins on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.