Private charter · WVI → SNA
Santa Cruz to Newport Beach
316 miles, about 1 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Santa Cruz to Newport Beach, door to door faster.
Trade about 7 hours on the road for about 1 hr 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz to John Wayne Orange County International Airport in Newport Beach, 316 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 316 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 50 min
- Driving
- 7 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 50 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr
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 Newport Beach
Airports in Newport Beach
SNA
Major airportJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
Santa Ana · KSNA
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,700 ft
LGB
Major airportLong Beach International Airport
Long Beach · KLGB
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
FUL
Regional airportFullerton Municipal Airport
Fullerton · KFUL
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,121 ft
KAJO
Regional airportCorona Municipal Airport
Corona
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,200 ft
CPM
Regional airportCompton Woodley Airport
Compton · KCPM
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,323 ft
TOA
Regional airportZamperini Field
Torrance · KTOA
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
When you land
Things to do in Newport Beach
Newport Beach anchors Orange County’s coastline, and its harbor, lined with yachts, waterfront homes and the small islands of Balboa and Lido Isle, is one of the most affluent waterfronts in California. Newport Center and Fashion Island hold financial firms, real estate developers and Pacific Life’s headquarters, while neighboring Irvine adds UC Irvine, corporate campuses and a strong medical device industry. Orange County as a whole draws executives, investors, buyers and families in steady numbers throughout the year.
- 01
Balboa Island and Peninsula
A tiny car ferry links Balboa Island’s waterfront cottages with the Balboa Peninsula, where the Fun Zone, harbor cruises and the beach at The Wedge are short walks apart.
- 02
Crystal Cove State Park
Between Newport and Laguna, this park protects beaches, tide pools, hiking trails in the hills and a historic district of restored 1930s beach cottages, some available as rentals.
- 03
Laguna Beach
Just south, Laguna’s coves, galleries and seaside restaurants reflect its long history as an artists’ colony, and its summer festivals draw visitors from across Southern California.
- 04
South Coast Plaza
This Costa Mesa shopping center is one of the largest in the country, with luxury flagships and department stores, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts sits across the street.
- 05
Huntington Beach
Surf City USA’s long pier, wide beaches and consistent waves make it a center of California surf culture, with the International Surfing Museum a short walk inland.
- 06
Disneyland Resort
In Anaheim, about a half hour inland, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure share an entrance plaza with the Downtown Disney District and three resort hotels.
Questions
Santa Cruz to Newport Beach flights
How long is a private flight from Santa Cruz to Newport Beach?
About 1 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 316 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7 hours.
Which airports do flights from Santa Cruz to Newport Beach use?
You can depart from Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and arrive at John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), Long Beach International Airport (LGB), or Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Santa Cruz to Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Newport Beach back to Santa Cruz are priced the same way.
Return flight
Newport Beach to Santa Cruz
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