Private charter · WVI → MMH
Santa Cruz to Mammoth Lakes
169 miles, about 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
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Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz to Mammoth Yosemite Airport in Mammoth Lakes, 169 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 169 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr
- Driving
- 4 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 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 Mammoth Lakes
Airports in Mammoth Lakes
MMH
Commercial airportMammoth Yosemite Airport
Mammoth Lakes · KMMH
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes is a mountain resort town in the Eastern Sierra, built around Mammoth Mountain, a volcanic peak that rises above 11,000 feet. The mountain’s high elevation and heavy snowfall give it one of the longest ski seasons in California, often running well into spring. Tourism, hospitality and vacation homes, many owned by Southern California families, drive the local economy, and the town is the base for June Mountain, the Mammoth Lakes Basin and some of the best trout fishing in the state.
- 01
Mammoth Mountain
California’s highest lift-served summit offers wide bowls, steep chutes and long cruisers, with a gondola to the top that also runs for sightseers in summer.
- 02
Devils Postpile National Monument
Columns of basalt formed by cooling lava stand beside the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River, with a trail continuing to 101-foot Rainbow Falls. A seasonal shuttle serves the area.
- 03
Mammoth Lakes Basin
Just above town, a chain of alpine lakes including Lake Mary and Twin Lakes offers boating, fishing and trailheads into the John Muir Wilderness.
- 04
Mono Lake
About a half hour north near Lee Vining, this ancient saline lake is known for its limestone tufa towers, nesting birds and spectacular sunrise and sunset light.
- 05
Hot Creek Geological Site
Southeast of town, boiling springs and steaming vents color a creek canyon in blues and greens, a vivid reminder of the volcanic activity beneath the region. Swimming is prohibited.
- 06
Yosemite’s Tioga Pass Entrance
When Tioga Road opens in summer, Yosemite’s high country, including Tuolumne Meadows and Tenaya Lake, is a scenic drive from Mammoth by way of Lee Vining.
Questions
Santa Cruz to Mammoth Lakes flights
How long is a private flight from Santa Cruz to Mammoth Lakes?
About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 169 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.
Which airports do flights from Santa Cruz to Mammoth Lakes use?
You can depart from Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and arrive at Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Santa Cruz to Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Mammoth Lakes back to Santa Cruz are priced the same way.
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Mammoth Lakes to Santa Cruz
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