CHOOSE DRO
WHY CHOOSE DRO – DURANGO LA PLATA COUNTY AIRPORT?
You should Choose DRO because the Durango Airport is NOT always More Expensive than Albuquerque Airport?
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A Durango Flyer should know your True Total Travel Cost is more than just the cost of your airfare! The value of your time, ground transportation cost, hotel, parking and other costs can impact your True “Total” Travel Cost.
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When all these costs are considered DURANGO (DRO) AIRPORT is often the best travel value!
Example Visitor – From Dallas Ft. Worth
| Durango | Albuquerque | |
|---|---|---|
| RT Airfare (Dallas) | $305 | $198 |
| Ground Transportation | FREE – $45ew Shuttle | $245 |
| Travel Time (7hrs x $20 p/hr ABQ RT) | $0 | $140 |
| Total Travel Cost | $390 | $583 |
Example Local – Travel to Los Angeles
| Durango | Albuquerque | |
|---|---|---|
| RT Airfare (Los Angeles) | $246 | $118 |
| Ground Transportation | FREE – $45ew | $273 |
| Travel Time (7hrs x $20 p/hr ABQ RT) | $0 | $140 |
| Total Travel Cost | $316 | $531 |
*Many Durango hotels offer free shuttle to hotel from the Durango Airport
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+We used $20 p/hr as an example of what your time is worth but for many this is may be low.
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Note that Pricing for Air was checked on January 29, 2022 using 4/20/22 to 4/27/22 travel dates
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**Air Pricing can be very dynamic and may change based on specific travel dates and when you book**
Save Cost and Time
The fact is the cost of air fare alone is often competitive or less expensive out of the Durango Airport vs. the Albuquerque or Denver Airports.
Competitive Durango Airfares
While airfares are dynamic and pricing can vary on different dates to/from different markets…in general Durango is a very affordable for a non-hub airport it’s size and certainly comparatively with Albuquerque. Why Choose DRO? When you factor in the ground travel costs, the time, parking, hotel etc…There is no contest. Durango is the best choice of Airports when traveling to Durango or Southwestern Colorado!
Expedite Your Trip
Choose DRO – Durango Airport to expedite their trip through the convenient airport, to be just 15 miles from the town of Durango and close to other leisure destinations like Pagosa Springs, Mesa Verde National Park and Silverton. Most choose DRO – Durango Airport as a convenient airport to get to Telluride where the drive from Durango to Telluride on the scenic Million Dollar Highway will be one of those experiences that make your trip.