Fly & Drive guide
Fly into BLD, drive to Death Valley National Park
Your route
BLD
Boulder City Municipal Airport
Death Valley National Park
About 2 h 50 min · 134 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.
Your arrival plan
01Flights to BLD
Compare fares into Boulder City Municipal Airport.
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02Car at BLD
Pick up at the airport and drive straight to Death Valley National Park. Compare rental companies in one search.
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03Store extra bags
Early arrival or late flight home? Drop luggage nearby and keep the car light for the park.
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04 · First night near Death Valley National Park
Sleep close after the drive so day one starts in the park.
04Hotels near Death Valley National Park
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04Cabins & homes near Death Valley National Park
Whole homes and cabins for families or groups who want a kitchen and space.
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Before you land
Reservations
National Park Entry and Camping Reservations
Pay the park entrance fee at a visitor center or kiosk. Furnace Creek is the only NPS campground that accepts reservations, for October 15–April 15; reservations are strongly recommended. Other NPS campgrounds operate first come, first served when open. Backcountry camping has separate requirements.
Official reservation infoBest time to fly in
October – April
Quick answers
What is the closest airport to Death Valley National Park?
Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.
How long is the drive from BLD to Death Valley National Park?
Roughly 2 h 50 min (about 134 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.
Do I need a reservation to visit Death Valley National Park?
Pay the park entrance fee at a visitor center or kiosk. Furnace Creek is the only NPS campground that accepts reservations, for October 15–April 15; reservations are strongly recommended. Other NPS campgrounds operate first come, first served when open. Backcountry camping has separate requirements.
