Private charter · WVI → KBDN
Santa Cruz to Bend
496 miles, about 2 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Santa Cruz to Bend, door to door faster.
Trade about 10½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz to Bend Municipal Airport in Bend, 496 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 496 mi
- Flight
- 2 hr 50 min
- Driving
- 10½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 50 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 30 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing 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
Arriving Bend
Airports in Bend
KBDN
Regional airportBend Municipal Airport
Bend
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,201 ft
RDM
Commercial airportRoberts Field
Redmond · KRDM
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,038 ft
SUO
Regional airportSunriver Airport
Sunriver
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,460 ft
PRZ
Regional airportPrineville Airport
Prineville
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,405 ft
K6K5
Regional airportSisters Eagle Air Airport
Sisters
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,560 ft
When you land
Things to do in Bend
Bend grew up as a lumber mill town on the Deschutes River and has become the largest city in Central Oregon and one of the fastest-growing in the state. Sunshine, mountain views and year-round recreation have drawn a mix of outdoor-industry companies, tech startups, remote workers, entrepreneurs and retirees, and healthcare, tourism, construction and real estate are major parts of the economy. Deschutes Brewery started here in 1988, and the town now has a large number of breweries and a lively restaurant scene.
- 01
Mount Bachelor
About 22 miles west of town, this volcano offers some of the largest skiable terrain in the Northwest, with lifts serving runs on every side of the summit.
- 02
Smith Rock State Park
Near Terrebonne, dramatic volcanic tuff cliffs above the Crooked River are a birthplace of American sport climbing and offer spectacular hiking trails.
- 03
High Desert Museum
South of town, this indoor-outdoor museum explores the natural and cultural history of the high desert, with live wildlife, a historic ranch and Native American exhibits.
- 04
Old Mill District
Former lumber mills on the Deschutes have been transformed into shops, restaurants and an outdoor amphitheater, with river trails and the Bend Whitewater Park nearby.
- 05
Newberry National Volcanic Monument
South of Bend, visitors explore Lava Butte, the Lava River Cave and the obsidian flows and lakes inside Newberry Caldera.
- 06
Bend Ale Trail
This self-guided route links dozens of local breweries, from pioneering names to small neighborhood taprooms, across town and in neighboring communities.
Questions
Santa Cruz to Bend flights
How long is a private flight from Santa Cruz to Bend?
About 2 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 496 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Santa Cruz to Bend use?
You can depart from Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and arrive at Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN), Roberts Field (RDM), or Sunriver Airport (SUO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Santa Cruz to Bend 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 Santa Cruz and Bend?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Bend back to Santa Cruz are priced the same way.
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