How to find cheap flights to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
946 € is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Durango-La Plata County Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to DRO, the lowest fare is 686 €.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to DRO goes up or down.
It's typically recommended to book roughly one month before takeoff. This is when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Durango, where Durango-La Plata County Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Durango. This will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Durango-La Plata County Airport that include a stop. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Durango
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Durango in June.
If you can be flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to DRO.
If you want to experience Durango at its liveliest, lock in your flights to DRO for July. Being on holiday during high seasons typically means there's more to see and do than at other times.
Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Durango are often less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. July is the warmest time of year in Durango, averaging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Ranging from -15ºC (5ºF) to 4ºC (39ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? June is the driest month in Durango, averaging three days of rain.
The wettest time of year is February. Travel then and you can expect to get around eight days of rainfall.
Flying to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and catch a direct flight to Durango-La Plata County Airport. United and American Airlines fly nonstop to Durango.
Consider booking your DRO plane ticket with United. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 81% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
You'll be touching down in the UTC-6 timezone at DRO.
Start your Durango holiday sooner by booking a car hire in DRO. Hertz, Avis and Budget are trusted providers to take your pick of here.
If you're catching a connecting flight from Durango-La Plata County Airport or travelling home from there, you're likely to stay on schedule. Up to 82% of all departures from DRO arrive at their destination without delays.
Getting to central Durango from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
Central Durango is about 24 kilometres from DRO.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to DRO, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Durango:
Durango highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Durango:
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum: Around 0.64 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
White Rabbit Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 0.48 kilometres north of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Durango.
Durango Adventures and Zipline Tours: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 3 kilometres west of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Durango experience.
How to get to Farmington from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
Setting out for the nearby city of Farmington? It's about 80 kilometres from DRO. It'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Cortez
Cortez is around 80 kilometres from Durango-La Plata County Airport if you're going in that direction.
The drive time to Cortez is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's loads more of the United States begging to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Durango, take off to Albuquerque. On the must-do list? Start with Petroglyph National Monument, Balloon Fiesta Park and Albuquerque Old Town.
Another city in the United States that has plenty of appeal is Rio Rancho. From Durango, it's around 241 kilometres south-east and offers highlights like Vista Sandia Park and Canyon Park. Stop by Rio Rancho Bosque Trail too.
Add one more stop to the mix with Santa Fe. Roughly 225 kilometres south-east of Durango, The Santa Fe Opera, Museum of International Folk Art and Pecos Wilderness Area are a big part of the experience.
