Marfa, Texas

Private charter · RUI → MRF

Ruidoso to Marfa

232 miles, about 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Ruidoso to Marfa, door to door faster.

Trade about 5 hours on the road for about 1 hr 20 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in Ruidoso to Marfa Municipal Airport in Marfa, 232 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
232 mi
Flight
1 hr 20 min
Driving
5 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RUIRuidosoMRFMarfa
RUI → MRF232 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 20 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 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 Marfa

Airports in Marfa

  • MRF

    Regional airport

    Marfa Municipal Airport

    Marfa · KMRF

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,203 ft

  • ALE

    Regional airport

    Alpine Casparis Municipal Airport

    Alpine

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

When you land

Things to do in Marfa

Marfa is a small ranching town on the high plains of far West Texas that became an international art destination after Donald Judd arrived in the 1970s and went on to create the Chinati Foundation. Today it draws artists, collectors, filmmakers, architects and designers, and its galleries, restaurants and hotels carry a reputation far larger than the town itself. Business travel tends to revolve around the arts, hospitality, ranching, real estate and film and photo production in the dramatic surrounding landscape.

  1. 01

    Chinati Foundation

    Founded by Donald Judd on the grounds of a former army post, the museum presents large-scale permanent installations, including his 100 works in mill aluminum and 15 outdoor works in concrete. Guided tours are recommended.

  2. 02

    Judd Foundation

    Tours of Judd’s former home and studios in downtown Marfa reveal how the artist lived and worked, with his furniture, library and art arranged as he left them.

  3. 03

    Marfa Lights Viewing Area

    East of town on U.S. 90, a roadside viewing center lets visitors watch for the mysterious lights that have been reported on the horizon for generations.

  4. 04

    Prada Marfa

    This permanent art installation by Elmgreen and Dragset, a sealed replica of a luxury boutique standing alone along U.S. 90 near Valentine, is one of the most photographed sights in West Texas.

  5. 05

    McDonald Observatory

    In the Davis Mountains near Fort Davis, the University of Texas observatory hosts popular evening star parties under some of the darkest skies in the continental United States, along with daytime tours.

  6. 06

    Big Bend National Park

    South of Marfa, this vast park takes in the Chisos Mountains, desert trails and towering canyons along the Rio Grande, rewarding visitors with remarkable scenery and solitude.

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Questions

Ruidoso to Marfa flights

How long is a private flight from Ruidoso to Marfa?

About 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 232 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5 hours.

Which airports do flights from Ruidoso to Marfa use?

You can depart from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) or Carrizozo Municipal Airport (KF37) and arrive at Marfa Municipal Airport (MRF) or Alpine Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

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Marfa to Ruidoso

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