Aspen to Get New Nonstop Flight This December
American Airlines will be running a new nonstop flight to Aspen this coming winter.
Starting in mid-December and running through early April, travelers will be able to fly the longest nonstop route into Aspen from Charlotte, North Carolina. This flight introduces a new connection from the southeastern United States, creating new travel options to cities that previously required an additional stop before reaching Aspen.
“Lots of connecting markets up and down the entire East Coast don’t have a one-stop option to get to Aspen,” said Bill Tomcich, managing partner at Air Planners Inc. and consultant with Fly Aspen Snowmass. “Through their Charlotte hub and their regional affiliates, there are now dozens of unique one-stop connections from places like Charlottesville, Virginia, Lynchburg… the list goes on.”
The potential for expanded access is promising for the Aspen Chamber Resort Association.
“We know that there is an underserved ski market in the Charlotte area, so we do think that it’ll bring skiers to the area,” said Eliza Voss, vice president of Destination Marketing at the Aspen Chamber Resort Association. “Our group sales department had some groups that were quite pleased when this announcement was made, because it just makes access easier.”
The announcement was made by American Airlines in late March, and tickets have been available since then.
While data isn’t yet available on how many seats have been sold, Tomcich said that the bookings look promising.
As the longest continuous flight into Aspen, American Airlines is not able to sell every seat on the plane due to weight limitations caused by the extended distance. This is a common issue for longer flights in and out of Aspen, including nonstop routes to and from Atlanta and Chicago.
The Charlotte flight will operate three times a week during the winter season. It will not run in the summer, as warmer temperatures impact air density and make it more difficult for planes to fly from Aspen.
By: Colin SuszynskiI The Aspen Times I July 23, 2025
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