Private charter · WVI → EKO
Santa Cruz to Elko
420 miles, about 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Santa Cruz to Elko, door to door faster.
Trade about 9 hours on the road for about 2 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz to Elko Regional Airport in Elko, 420 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 420 mi
- Flight
- 2 hr 25 min
- Driving
- 9 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 25 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 20 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 Elko
Airports in Elko
EKO
Commercial airportElko Regional Airport
Elko · KEKO
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,214 ft
When you land
Things to do in Elko
Elko is the commercial center of northeastern Nevada and the hub of one of the most productive gold-mining regions in the world, with major mines along the Carlin Trend nearby. Mining companies, contractors and suppliers keep engineers, managers and executives flowing through town, alongside ranching, healthcare, Great Basin College and a strong Basque heritage dating back to the sheepherders who settled the region.
- 01
Lamoille Canyon
Southeast of Elko in the Ruby Mountains, a scenic byway climbs a glacier-carved canyon to trailheads for alpine lakes, wildflower meadows and the Ruby Crest Trail.
- 02
Western Folklife Center
In the restored Pioneer Hotel downtown, this center hosts the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and showcases Western ranch traditions through exhibits and performances.
- 03
Basque Restaurants
Elko’s Basque restaurants, such as the Star Hotel, serve hearty family-style meals and Picon punch, reflecting the heritage of the region’s Basque sheepherders.
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Northeastern Nevada Museum
This museum covers the region’s history, wildlife and art, from pioneer settlement and the railroad to mining and Basque culture.
- 05
Ruby Mountains Heli-Skiing
In winter, helicopter skiing in the Ruby Mountains offers access to deep powder on high peaks, a rare experience in the Great Basin.
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South Fork State Recreation Area
About 16 miles south of town, this reservoir set among rolling hills and ranch land is popular for trout and bass fishing, boating, camping and wildlife watching.
Questions
Santa Cruz to Elko flights
How long is a private flight from Santa Cruz to Elko?
About 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 420 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9 hours.
Which airports do flights from Santa Cruz to Elko use?
You can depart from Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and arrive at Elko Regional Airport (EKO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Santa Cruz to Elko 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 Elko?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Elko back to Santa Cruz are priced the same way.
Return flight
Elko to Santa Cruz
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