Private charter · WVI → ACV
Santa Cruz to Eureka
306 miles, about 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Santa Cruz to Eureka, door to door faster.
Trade about 7 hours on the road for about 1 hr 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz to California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport in Eureka, 306 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 306 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 45 min
- Driving
- 7 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 45 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 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 Eureka
Airports in Eureka
ACV
Commercial airportCalifornia Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport
Arcata/Eureka · KACV
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,046 ft
EKA
Commercial airportMurray Field
Eureka · KEKA
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,011 ft
KFOT
Regional airportRohnerville Airport
Fortuna
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,004 ft
When you land
Things to do in Eureka
Eureka is the largest city on California’s North Coast and the seat of Humboldt County, set on the shore of Humboldt Bay. Its timber and shipping fortunes built some of the finest Victorian architecture in the state, including the ornate Carson Mansion, and Old Town’s restored buildings now hold galleries, restaurants and shops. Health care, government, fishing and tourism support the local economy, along with Cal Poly Humboldt in nearby Arcata.
- 01
Carson Mansion and Old Town
The lavish 1880s home of lumber baron William Carson, now a private club viewed from the street, anchors an Old Town of Victorian storefronts, galleries and waterfront dining.
- 02
Redwood National and State Parks
About an hour north, this group of parks protects some of the tallest trees on earth, with trails through old-growth groves, Fern Canyon and Roosevelt elk.
- 03
Avenue of the Giants
South of Eureka, this scenic road through Humboldt Redwoods State Park winds beneath towering redwoods, with groves and short trails along the way.
- 04
Ferndale
Southwest of Eureka, this preserved Victorian village is known for its colorful “butterfat palaces,” built by dairy families, and a main street of shops and galleries.
- 05
Trinidad
North of Arcata, this small fishing harbor offers coastal trails, a working pier, tide pools and views of offshore sea stacks.
- 06
Sequoia Park Zoo
California’s oldest zoo sits in a redwood forest in Eureka and features the Redwood Sky Walk, an elevated walkway through the canopy.
Questions
Santa Cruz to Eureka flights
How long is a private flight from Santa Cruz to Eureka?
About 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 306 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7 hours.
Which airports do flights from Santa Cruz to Eureka use?
You can depart from Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and arrive at California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV), Murray Field (EKA), or Rohnerville Airport (KFOT). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Santa Cruz to Eureka 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 Eureka?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Eureka back to Santa Cruz are priced the same way.
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Eureka to Santa Cruz
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