Crested Butte, Colorado

Private charter · RUI → GUC

Ruidoso to Crested Butte

359 miles, about 2 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Ruidoso to Crested Butte, door to door faster.

Trade about 8 hours on the road for about 2 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in Ruidoso to Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport in Crested Butte, 359 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
359 mi
Flight
2 hr 5 min
Driving
8 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RUIRuidosoGUCCrested Butte
RUI → GUC359 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 5 min

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

Departing 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

Arriving Crested Butte

Airports in Crested Butte

  • GUC

    Commercial airport

    Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport

    Gunnison · KGUC

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    9,400 ft

  • ASE

    Commercial airport

    Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)

    Aspen · KASE

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    8,006 ft

  • CSE

    Regional airport

    Crested Butte Airpark

    Crested Butte

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Crested Butte

Crested Butte is a former coal-mining town at the head of the Gunnison Valley whose brightly painted Victorian storefronts and laid-back culture have helped it remain one of Colorado’s least-developed ski towns. Crested Butte Mountain Resort sits a few miles up the road in the town of Mount Crested Butte and is known for steep, extreme terrain. In summer, the surrounding meadows are famous for wildflowers, and the area is considered one of the birthplaces of mountain biking.

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    Crested Butte Mountain Resort

    The resort offers groomed cruisers for all levels alongside some of the most challenging lift-served and hike-to extreme terrain in Colorado.

  2. 02

    Elk Avenue

    Crested Butte’s main street is lined with brightly painted historic buildings housing restaurants, bars, galleries and shops, all within an easy walk.

  3. 03

    Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

    Each July, guided hikes, workshops and tours celebrate the wildflowers that blanket the surrounding meadows, earning the town its title of Colorado’s wildflower capital.

  4. 04

    Mountain Biking Trails

    Trails like the 401 Trail and Snodgrass offer flowing singletrack through aspens and wildflowers, and the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in town celebrates the sport’s local roots.

  5. 05

    Kebler Pass

    West of town, this dirt road crosses one of the largest aspen groves in North America, which turns vivid gold in late September.

  6. 06

    Gunnison River and Taylor Canyon

    Near Gunnison and Almont, these waters are known for trout fishing, rafting and scenic drives, with Taylor Park Reservoir farther up the canyon.

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Questions

Ruidoso to Crested Butte flights

How long is a private flight from Ruidoso to Crested Butte?

About 2 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 359 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8 hours.

Which airports do flights from Ruidoso to Crested Butte use?

You can depart from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) or Carrizozo Municipal Airport (KF37) and arrive at Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE), or Crested Butte Airpark (CSE). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Ruidoso to Crested Butte 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 Ruidoso and Crested Butte?

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

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