Private charter · ABQ → LRU
Albuquerque to Las Cruces
191 miles, about 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque to Las Cruces International Airport in Las Cruces, 191 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 191 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 5 min
- Driving
- 4½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 5 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Albuquerque
Airports in Albuquerque
ABQ
Major airportAlbuquerque International Sunport
Albuquerque · KABQ
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 13,793 ft
KAEG
Regional airportDouble Eagle II Airport
Albuquerque
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,398 ft
Arriving Las Cruces
Airports in Las Cruces
LRU
Commercial airportLas Cruces International Airport
Las Cruces · KLRU
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,506 ft
When you land
Things to do in Las Cruces
Las Cruces is New Mexico’s second-largest city, set in the fertile Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande beneath the jagged spires of the Organ Mountains. New Mexico State University is a major employer, and the surrounding desert is one of the country’s most important testing grounds: White Sands Missile Range, NASA’s White Sands Test Facility and Spaceport America all lie within reach. Agriculture remains central, with vast pecan orchards lining the river and the chile fields of Hatch just up the valley, and a mild, sunny climate has made the city a popular place to retire.
- 01
Old Mesilla
The historic plaza of this small town on the edge of Las Cruces is surrounded by adobe shops and restaurants and the Basilica of San Albino, with a long history in the borderlands.
- 02
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
East of town, the needle-like Organ Mountains rise above desert trails such as Dripping Springs, which leads to the ruins of a historic mountain resort and sanatorium.
- 03
White Sands National Park
About an hour northeast, rolling dunes of white gypsum sand cover a vast area, ideal for walking, sledding on the dunes and watching sunset over the Tularosa Basin.
- 04
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
This large museum on the east side of the city presents 3,000 years of agriculture in New Mexico, with livestock barns, historic equipment and demonstrations.
- 05
Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
Held along downtown’s Main Street, this long-running market brings together growers, bakers, chile vendors and craftspeople, with locally grown pecans among the favorites.
- 06
Hatch
About 40 miles up the Rio Grande, this farming village calls itself the Chile Capital of the World, with roadside stands selling ristras, roasted chile and dried pods.
Questions
Albuquerque to Las Cruces flights
How long is a private flight from Albuquerque to Las Cruces?
About 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 191 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Albuquerque to Las Cruces use?
You can depart from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) or Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) and arrive at Las Cruces International Airport (LRU). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Albuquerque to Las Cruces cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Albuquerque and Las Cruces?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Las Cruces back to Albuquerque are priced the same way.
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Las Cruces to Albuquerque
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