Private charter · WVI → RMY
Santa Cruz to Mariposa
104 miles, about 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Santa Cruz to Mariposa, door to door faster.
Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz to Mariposa Yosemite Airport in Mariposa, 104 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 104 mi
- Flight
- 35 min
- Driving
- 2½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers35 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 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 Mariposa
Airports in Mariposa
RMY
Regional airportMariposa Yosemite Airport
Mariposa · KMPI
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,305 ft
KE45
Regional airportPine Mountain Lake Airport
Groveland
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,625 ft
When you land
Things to do in Mariposa
Mariposa is the county seat of Mariposa County, a Gold Rush town in the Sierra Nevada foothills along Highway 140. Its two-story courthouse, built in 1854, is the oldest courthouse in continuous use west of the Rocky Mountains, and the main street still holds 19th-century storefronts, saloons and historic hotels. Today the local economy depends on tourism linked to Yosemite National Park, along with ranching, county government and small businesses serving visitors and residents.
- 01
Yosemite Valley
Granite walls including El Capitan and Half Dome rise above meadows and the Merced River, with Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall and easy valley floor trails among the highlights.
- 02
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Near Yosemite’s south entrance, the park’s largest sequoia grove holds more than 500 mature trees, including the Grizzly Giant, reached by trails from a shuttle-served welcome plaza.
- 03
Glacier Point
From this overlook high above the valley, visitors take in Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada falls and the High Sierra. The road is typically open from late spring into fall.
- 04
Mariposa County Courthouse
Built in 1854 and still in use, the white wooden courthouse with its clock tower is one of the most significant Gold Rush–era buildings in California.
- 05
California State Mining and Mineral Museum
At the Mariposa County fairgrounds, the museum displays gems, minerals and mining equipment, including a large crystalline gold specimen known as the Fricot Nugget.
- 06
Merced River
Swollen by snowmelt in spring, the Merced River along Highway 140 offers some of California’s best whitewater rafting, while calmer summer stretches suit wading and fishing.
Questions
Santa Cruz to Mariposa flights
How long is a private flight from Santa Cruz to Mariposa?
About 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 104 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Santa Cruz to Mariposa use?
You can depart from Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and arrive at Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY) or Pine Mountain Lake Airport (KE45). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Santa Cruz to Mariposa 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 Mariposa?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Mariposa back to Santa Cruz are priced the same way.
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Mariposa to Santa Cruz
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