Private charter · MSP → WVI
Minneapolis to Santa Cruz
1,580 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
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Trade about 33½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field in Minneapolis to Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz, 1,580 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 1,580 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 33½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Minneapolis
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP
Major airportMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Minneapolis · KMSP
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,006 ft
STP
Commercial airportSaint Paul Downtown Holman Field
Saint Paul · KSTP
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,491 ft
KANE
Regional airportAnoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport
Minneapolis
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
FCM
Regional airportFlying Cloud Airport
Minneapolis · KFCM
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
Arriving 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
When you land
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz sits at the northern tip of Monterey Bay, where the redwood-covered Santa Cruz Mountains meet the Pacific. It has a strong claim as the birthplace of mainland American surfing, which Hawaiian princes introduced here in 1885, and its surf breaks, including Steamer Lane, remain world famous. UC Santa Cruz occupies a forested campus above town, and the local economy blends the university, tourism, agriculture in the nearby Pajaro Valley and residents who commute over the hill to Silicon Valley.
- 01
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
California’s oldest surviving amusement park sits on the sand, with the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster and the historic Looff carousel among its rides.
- 02
West Cliff Drive
A paved path follows the cliffs past Steamer Lane, where surfers ride the point break, and the lighthouse that houses the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
- 03
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Just outside Felton, an easy loop trail winds through a grove of towering old-growth coast redwoods along the San Lorenzo River.
- 04
Natural Bridges State Beach
At the west end of town, this beach is known for its rock arch and tide pools, and in fall and winter for thousands of monarch butterflies in a eucalyptus grove.
- 05
Capitola Village
A few miles east, this small seaside village of colorful cottages, restaurants and shops faces a sheltered beach and a fishing wharf.
- 06
Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries
Small wineries in the hills above town produce acclaimed pinot noir, chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, with tasting rooms both in the mountains and in town.
Questions
Minneapolis to Santa Cruz flights
How long is a private flight from Minneapolis to Santa Cruz?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,580 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 33½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Minneapolis to Santa Cruz use?
You can depart from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP), or Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (KANE) and arrive at Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Minneapolis to Santa Cruz 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 Minneapolis and Santa Cruz?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Santa Cruz back to Minneapolis are priced the same way.
Return flight
Santa Cruz to Minneapolis
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