Private charter · CNM → RUI
Carlsbad to Ruidoso
107 miles, about 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Carlsbad to Ruidoso, door to door faster.
Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in Ruidoso, 107 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 107 mi
- Flight
- 35 min
- Driving
- 2½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers35 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Carlsbad
Airports in Carlsbad
CNM
Commercial airportCavern City Air Terminal
Carlsbad · KCNM
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,854 ft
Arriving Ruidoso
Airports in Ruidoso
RUI
Commercial airportSierra Blanca Regional Airport
Alto · KSRR
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,120 ft
KF37
Regional airportCarrizozo 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
Carlsbad to Ruidoso flights
How long is a private flight from Carlsbad to Ruidoso?
About 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 107 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Carlsbad to Ruidoso use?
You can depart from Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad and Ruidoso?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Ruidoso back to Carlsbad are priced the same way.
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Ruidoso to Carlsbad
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