Carlsbad, New Mexico

Private charter · EGE → CNM

Vail to Carlsbad

526 miles, about 3 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Vail to Carlsbad, door to door faster.

Trade about 11½ hours on the road for about 3 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Eagle County Regional Airport in Vail to Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, 526 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
526 mi
Flight
3 hr 5 min
Driving
11½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
EGEVailCNMCarlsbad
EGE → CNM526 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 40 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Vail

Airports in Vail

  • EGE

    Commercial airport

    Eagle County Regional Airport

    Eagle · KEGE

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • LXV

    Regional airport

    Lake County Airport

    Leadville · KLXV

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    6,400 ft

  • K20V

    Regional airport

    McElroy Airfield

    Kremmling

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,540 ft

Arriving Carlsbad

Airports in Carlsbad

  • CNM

    Commercial airport

    Cavern City Air Terminal

    Carlsbad · KCNM

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,854 ft

When you land

Things to do in Carlsbad

Carlsbad sits on the Pecos River in southeastern New Mexico, at the western edge of the Permian Basin, and the region’s drilling boom has made Eddy County one of the most productive oil and gas areas in the country. Energy companies, oilfield service firms, pipeline operators and their crews keep local hotels full. Potash mining has been part of the economy since the 1930s, and the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, a deep underground repository east of town, adds a significant federal and contractor presence.

  1. 01

    Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    The Big Room, one of the largest cave chambers in North America, is filled with stalactites and stalagmites, and summer evening programs watch bats spiral out of the natural entrance.

  2. 02

    Guadalupe Mountains National Park

    Just across the Texas line, the park protects Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, and McKittrick Canyon, known for its autumn color.

  3. 03

    Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

    On a hill above town, this park showcases Chihuahuan Desert plants and animals, including Mexican gray wolves, bison, javelinas and birds of prey.

  4. 04

    Pecos River Riverwalk

    Carlsbad’s riverfront offers a sandy beach, walking paths and paddling on a dammed stretch of the Pecos, with pedal boats and kayaks in summer.

  5. 05

    Sitting Bull Falls

    West of town in the Lincoln National Forest, a spring-fed waterfall spills over a desert canyon wall into pools, with picnic areas and short hiking trails.

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    Christmas on the Pecos

    From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, evening boat tours cruise past riverfront homes decked out in elaborate holiday lights, a long-running Carlsbad tradition.

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Questions

Vail to Carlsbad flights

How long is a private flight from Vail to Carlsbad?

About 3 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 526 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Vail to Carlsbad use?

You can depart from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), Lake County Airport (LXV), or McElroy Airfield (K20V) and arrive at Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Vail to Carlsbad 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 Vail and Carlsbad?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Carlsbad back to Vail are priced the same way.

Return flight

Carlsbad to Vail

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