Private charter · FAT → WVI
Fresno to Santa Cruz
115 miles, about 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Fresno to Santa Cruz, door to door faster.
Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Fresno Yosemite International Airport in Fresno to Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz, 115 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 115 mi
- Flight
- 40 min
- Driving
- 3 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers40 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Fresno
Airports in Fresno
FAT
Major airportFresno Yosemite International Airport
Fresno · KFAT
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,539 ft
FCH
Regional airportFresno Chandler Executive Airport
Fresno · KFCH
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,627 ft
MAE
Regional airportMadera Municipal Airport
Madera · KMAE
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,545 ft
KO32
Regional airportReedley Municipal Airport
Reedley
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,300 ft
Arriving Santa Cruz
Airports in Santa Cruz
WVI
Regional airportWatsonville Municipal Airport
Watsonville · KWVI
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,502 ft
SJC
Major airportMineta San Jose International Airport
San Jose · KSJC
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,000 ft
MRY
Commercial airportMonterey Regional Airport
Monterey · KMRY
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,175 ft
OAR
Regional airportMarina Municipal Airport
Marina · KOAR
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,483 ft
RHV
Regional airportReid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County
San Jose · KRHV
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,100 ft
When you land
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz sits at the northern tip of Monterey Bay, where the redwood-covered Santa Cruz Mountains meet the Pacific. It has a strong claim as the birthplace of mainland American surfing, which Hawaiian princes introduced here in 1885, and its surf breaks, including Steamer Lane, remain world famous. UC Santa Cruz occupies a forested campus above town, and the local economy blends the university, tourism, agriculture in the nearby Pajaro Valley and residents who commute over the hill to Silicon Valley.
- 01
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
California’s oldest surviving amusement park sits on the sand, with the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster and the historic Looff carousel among its rides.
- 02
West Cliff Drive
A paved path follows the cliffs past Steamer Lane, where surfers ride the point break, and the lighthouse that houses the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
- 03
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Just outside Felton, an easy loop trail winds through a grove of towering old-growth coast redwoods along the San Lorenzo River.
- 04
Natural Bridges State Beach
At the west end of town, this beach is known for its rock arch and tide pools, and in fall and winter for thousands of monarch butterflies in a eucalyptus grove.
- 05
Capitola Village
A few miles east, this small seaside village of colorful cottages, restaurants and shops faces a sheltered beach and a fishing wharf.
- 06
Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries
Small wineries in the hills above town produce acclaimed pinot noir, chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, with tasting rooms both in the mountains and in town.
Questions
Fresno to Santa Cruz flights
How long is a private flight from Fresno to Santa Cruz?
About 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 115 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.
Which airports do flights from Fresno to Santa Cruz use?
You can depart from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH), or Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) and arrive at Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Fresno to Santa Cruz 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 Fresno and Santa Cruz?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Santa Cruz back to Fresno are priced the same way.
Return flight
Santa Cruz to Fresno
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