Grand Canyon National Park Airport
KGCN, Grand Canyon - Tusayan, AZ
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (8,999 ft)
About 7 miles to the South Rim
Grand Canyon airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Tusayan is about 15 minutes from the South Rim.
- Main airport
- GCN / KGCN
- Elevation
- 6,609 ft
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (8,999 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Grand Canyon
The airport has a 9,000-foot runway at about 6,600 feet. Flagstaff is about 90 minutes away.
Spring through fall is the busiest season, and many visitors combine the canyon with Sedona or Las Vegas.
Grand Canyon Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
KFLG, Flagstaff, AZ
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (8,800 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Flagstaff and 45 minutes to Sedona
Flagstaff Pulliam airport guideBefore You Book Grand Canyon
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Park Entry
Book lodging and tours early in peak season.
Helicopter Tours
Tour operators are based at the airport.
When Demand Peaks in Grand Canyon
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Spring to fall
- Peak season.
- Winter
- Snow is possible at the rim; quieter crowds.
Flight Times and Prices to Grand Canyon
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to GCN for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,074 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$43,000–$66,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 379 mi | 1 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,001 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$26,500–$33,000 | 4 hr 30 min$41,500–$63,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 898 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,367 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,700–$22,500 | 3 hr 25 min$18,900–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,070 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,500–$18,100 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 578 mi | 1 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 168 mi | 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Grand Canyon
Light jets fly from Las Vegas, Southern California and Phoenix.
Grand Canyon Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to the Grand Canyon South Rim?
Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) in Tusayan, about 15 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon?
About 40 min in a light jet.
