Grand Junction is served by Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), a key airport for Western Colorado for arrivals into Grand Junction, serving the mountain and desert regions. Due to its location and tourism demand (for Colorado National Monument, mountain biking, and nearby ski resorts) to GJT, flights into Grand Junction can be expensive, with a focus on connections from major domestic hubs to GJT.
The airport's most vital routes to Grand Junction are flights from major airline hubs into GJT. Key origins include Denver (DEN) on United and Frontier, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on American, Salt Lake City (SLC) on Delta, Phoenix (PHX) on American, and Las Vegas (LAS) on Allegiant seasonally to Grand Junction. There are also seasonal services from other cities like Los Angeles and Chicago to GJT.
Grand Junction Regional is served by the major network carriers via their regional affiliates flying into GJT: United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines to Grand Junction. Low-cost carriers Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air provide competition, primarily on the Denver and Las Vegas routes into GJT.
To find affordable flights to Grand Junction, book hub flights (especially from Denver to GJT) 3-6 weeks in advance for arrival at Grand Junction. For Frontier or Allegiant's low-cost fares into GJT, book 2-3 months ahead for flights to Grand Junction, accounting for their fees. Use flight comparison tools for travel to GJT. Flying on weekdays into Grand Junction is cheaper. For significant savings and many more options into the Grand Junction region, most travelers consider flying into Denver International Airport (DEN) and driving (approx. 4 hours) to Grand Junction or taking a connecting flight to GJT. The drive from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Grand Junction is also an option for some. Grand Junction's convenience for arrivals at GJT comes at a price premium, especially during peak travel seasons to Grand Junction.