Ruidoso, New Mexico

Private charter · ABQ → RUI

Albuquerque to Ruidoso

125 miles, about 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Albuquerque to Ruidoso, door to door faster.

Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in Ruidoso, 125 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
125 mi
Flight
45 min
Driving
3 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
ABQAlbuquerqueRUIRuidoso
ABQ → RUI125 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Albuquerque

Airports in Albuquerque

  • ABQ

    Major airport

    Albuquerque International Sunport

    Albuquerque · KABQ

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    13,793 ft

  • KAEG

    Regional airport

    Double Eagle II Airport

    Albuquerque

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    7,398 ft

Arriving Ruidoso

Airports in Ruidoso

  • RUI

    Commercial airport

    Sierra Blanca Regional Airport

    Alto · KSRR

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    8,120 ft

  • KF37

    Regional airport

    Carrizozo Municipal Airport

    Carrizozo

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    4,944 ft

When you land

Things to do in Ruidoso

Ruidoso is a mountain resort town in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico, set among pine forest along the Rio Ruidoso at nearly 7,000 feet. For generations it has been a summer refuge for families from West Texas and the Permian Basin, many of whom keep cabins here, and second homes, tourism and horse racing remain the foundation of the economy. The Mescalero Apache Tribe, whose reservation borders the town, operates Ski Apache on the slopes of Sierra Blanca and the Inn of the Mountain Gods resort.

  1. 01

    Ski Apache

    Owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe, this ski area on the slopes of Sierra Blanca offers winter skiing and a summer gondola, zip line and mountain views.

  2. 02

    Inn of the Mountain Gods

    The Mescalero Apache Tribe’s resort on Lake Mescalero combines a hotel, casino, championship golf course, restaurants and outdoor activities with views of Sierra Blanca.

  3. 03

    Ruidoso Downs Race Track

    This mountain racetrack is the home of quarter horse racing’s richest race, the All American Futurity, run each Labor Day, along with a summer season of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing.

  4. 04

    Lincoln Historic Site

    About 30 miles northeast, the preserved frontier town of Lincoln includes the courthouse from which Billy the Kid famously escaped, along with museums and adobe buildings.

  5. 05

    Hubbard Museum of the American West

    Near the racetrack, the museum presents Western art, carriages, saddles and Native American artifacts, with a striking sculpture of running horses outside.

  6. 06

    Smokey Bear Historical Park

    In the village of Capitan, a small park and museum tell the story of the bear cub rescued from a nearby wildfire in 1950 who became the national symbol of fire prevention.

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Questions

Albuquerque to Ruidoso flights

How long is a private flight from Albuquerque to Ruidoso?

About 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 125 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.

Which airports do flights from Albuquerque to Ruidoso use?

You can depart from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) or Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) and arrive at Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) or Carrizozo Municipal Airport (KF37). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Albuquerque to Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Ruidoso back to Albuquerque are priced the same way.

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Ruidoso to Albuquerque

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