Private charter · WVI → ELY
Santa Cruz to Ely
411 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 Ely, 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 Ely Airport Yelland Field in Ely, 411 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 411 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 15 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 Ely
Airports in Ely
ELY
Commercial airportEly Airport Yelland Field
Ely · KELY
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,017 ft
When you land
Things to do in Ely
Ely is a historic copper-mining town in eastern Nevada and the seat of White Pine County, where the Nevada Northern Railway still runs restored steam trains from its preserved early-1900s rail yard. Mining remains important to the local economy, along with ranching, government and tourism, and the town’s remote location along U.S. 50, known as the Loneliest Road in America, adds to its character. The surrounding valleys and ranges are among the least crowded landscapes in the lower 48, which is exactly what draws many visitors.
- 01
Nevada Northern Railway Museum
This preserved railroad complex offers rides on historic steam and diesel trains, along with tours of the original shops and rail yard dating back to the early 1900s.
- 02
Great Basin National Park
About an hour east, the park protects Lehman Caves, ancient bristlecone pines and Wheeler Peak, Nevada’s second-highest summit, with scenic drives and hiking.
- 03
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
South of Ely, six beehive-shaped stone ovens built in the 1870s produced charcoal for nearby silver smelters and remain remarkably well preserved.
- 04
Cave Lake State Park
This mountain lake east of town offers fishing, hiking, camping and winter activities, including an annual fishing derby and winter festival.
- 05
Ely Renaissance Village
This downtown site preserves historic homes representing the immigrant communities that came to work in Ely’s mines and railroad.
- 06
Great Basin Astronomy Festival
Each fall, Great Basin National Park hosts an astronomy festival with telescopes and programs under some of the darkest skies in the country.
Questions
Santa Cruz to Ely flights
How long is a private flight from Santa Cruz to Ely?
About 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 411 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9 hours.
Which airports do flights from Santa Cruz to Ely use?
You can depart from Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and arrive at Ely Airport Yelland Field (ELY). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Santa Cruz to Ely 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 Ely?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Ely back to Santa Cruz are priced the same way.
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Ely to Santa Cruz
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