Private charter · WVI → K4S2
Santa Cruz to Hood River
604 miles, about 3 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Santa Cruz to Hood River, door to door faster.
Trade about 13 hours on the road for about 3 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz to Ken Jernstedt Airfield in Hood River, 604 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 604 mi
- Flight
- 3 hr 30 min
- Driving
- 13 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr 30 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 50 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 Hood River
Airports in Hood River
K4S2
Regional airportKen Jernstedt Airfield
Hood River
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,040 ft
DLS
Commercial airportColumbia Gorge Regional Airport
Dallesport / The Dalles · KDLS
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,097 ft
When you land
Things to do in Hood River
Hood River sits in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, where steady summer winds funnel through the canyon and have made the town one of the world’s great windsurfing and kiteboarding destinations. Orchards of pears, apples and cherries fill the Hood River Valley, which rises south toward the snowy peak of Mount Hood, and the town is known for breweries, cideries and wineries. The economy mixes agriculture, tourism, outdoor-gear companies and drone and aerospace technology firms that have grown up in the area.
- 01
Hood River Fruit Loop
A scenic drive through the Hood River Valley links orchards, farm stands, lavender farms, cideries and wineries, with views of Mount Hood throughout.
- 02
Hood River Waterfront
The Event Site and waterfront park are the launch point for windsurfers and kiteboarders, and a great place to watch them race across the river.
- 03
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
At the town’s airport, WAAAM displays a large collection of vintage airplanes, cars and motorcycles, many still in running and flying condition.
- 04
Mount Hood Meadows
Less than an hour south of town on Mount Hood’s east side, this big ski area offers varied terrain, from groomed cruisers to steep canyons, plus night skiing.
- 05
Historic Columbia River Highway
Built in the early 20th century as a scenic road, its western section passes Multnomah Falls and other waterfalls, while trail sections near Hood River are open to walkers and cyclists.
- 06
Mosier Twin Tunnels
East of town, a car-free stretch of the old highway passes through restored tunnels with views over the Columbia, popular for walking and cycling.
Questions
Santa Cruz to Hood River flights
How long is a private flight from Santa Cruz to Hood River?
About 3 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 604 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 13 hours.
Which airports do flights from Santa Cruz to Hood River use?
You can depart from Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and arrive at Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2) or Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Santa Cruz to Hood River 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 Hood River?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Hood River back to Santa Cruz are priced the same way.
Return flight
Hood River to Santa Cruz
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