Private charter · WVI → WBU
Santa Cruz to Boulder
920 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Santa Cruz to Boulder, door to door faster.
Trade about 19½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz to Boulder Municipal Airport in Boulder, 920 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
- 920 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 19½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
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
Arriving Boulder
Airports in Boulder
WBU
Regional airportBoulder Municipal Airport
Boulder · KBDU
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,100 ft
BJC
Commercial airportRocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Denver · KBJC
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Boulder
Boulder is home to the University of Colorado’s flagship campus and to a remarkable concentration of federal science labs, including NOAA, NIST and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. That research base has spawned aerospace, natural foods, outdoor gear and software companies, and the city’s startup culture has made it a regular stop for investors and founders. The Flatirons rise directly above town, and a greenbelt of open space surrounds the city.
- 01
Chautauqua Park
At the base of the Flatirons, this historic park has meadow trails, a dining hall and an auditorium hosting summer concerts, plus hikes up into the iconic rock slabs.
- 02
Pearl Street Mall
Boulder’s car-free downtown promenade is lined with shops, restaurants and galleries, with street performers and flower beds adding to the scene in warmer months.
- 03
University of Colorado Boulder
The campus is known for its red-tile-roofed sandstone buildings and includes the Fiske Planetarium and the CU Museum of Natural History.
- 04
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Just south of town, sheer sandstone walls draw rock climbers from around the world, while hiking trails follow South Boulder Creek through the canyon.
- 05
NCAR Mesa Laboratory
This I.M. Pei designed research building on a mesa above town welcomes visitors to exhibits on weather and climate, with trails heading out from the grounds.
- 06
Rocky Mountain National Park
About an hour north via Estes Park, the park’s Trail Ridge Road climbs above treeline among alpine lakes, elk herds and peaks over 12,000 feet.
Questions
Santa Cruz to Boulder flights
How long is a private flight from Santa Cruz to Boulder?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 920 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 19½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Santa Cruz to Boulder use?
You can depart from Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and arrive at Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) or Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Santa Cruz to Boulder 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 Boulder?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Boulder back to Santa Cruz are priced the same way.
Return flight
Boulder to Santa Cruz
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