Private charter · WVI → YUM
Santa Cruz to Yuma
503 miles, about 2 hr 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Santa Cruz to Yuma, door to door faster.
Trade about 11 hours on the road for about 2 hr 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz to Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Yuma, 503 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 503 mi
- Flight
- 2 hr 55 min
- Driving
- 11 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 55 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 35 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 Yuma
Airports in Yuma
YUM
Commercial airportYuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Yuma · KNYL
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 13,300 ft
When you land
Things to do in Yuma
Yuma sits on the Colorado River near where Arizona meets California and Mexico, and its irrigated fields make it the center of America’s winter lettuce and leafy green production. From November through March, growers, packers, shippers and buyers fill local hotels as the harvest moves through the valley. The military is the other pillar of the economy: Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is home to F-35B squadrons, and the Army’s Yuma Proving Ground tests equipment in the desert to the north. Border trade through San Luis and a large population of winter visitors round things out.
- 01
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Cells carved into the bluff, a guard tower and a museum tell the story of the prison that held outlaws on the Colorado River from 1876 until 1909.
- 02
Colorado River State Historic Park
Once a U.S. Army quartermaster depot that supplied forts across the Southwest, this riverside park explores the history of the river crossing and the region’s water.
- 03
Imperial Sand Dunes
West of town across the California line, these towering dunes are a major off-roading destination and have appeared in several films, including a Star Wars movie.
- 04
Martha’s Gardens Medjool Date Farm
This working date farm southeast of town offers tours of its palm groves and a shop known for date shakes and fresh Medjools during the season.
- 05
Historic Downtown Yuma
Main Street’s restored buildings house restaurants, breweries, shops and the historic Yuma Theatre, a short walk from the riverfront and Gateway Park.
- 06
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge
North of town along the Colorado River, this refuge protects marshes and backwaters that attract waterfowl and migrating birds, with scenic overlooks and paddling routes.
Questions
Santa Cruz to Yuma flights
How long is a private flight from Santa Cruz to Yuma?
About 2 hr 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 503 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11 hours.
Which airports do flights from Santa Cruz to Yuma use?
You can depart from Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and arrive at Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Santa Cruz to Yuma 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 Yuma?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Yuma back to Santa Cruz are priced the same way.
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Yuma to Santa Cruz
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