Fly & Drive guide
Fly into PGA, drive to Vermilion Cliffs
Your route
PGA
Page Municipal Airport
Vermilion Cliffs
About 1 h 9 min · 45 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.
Your arrival plan
01Flights to PGA
Compare fares into Page Municipal Airport.
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02Car at PGA
Pick up at the airport and drive straight to Vermilion Cliffs. 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 Vermilion Cliffs
Sleep close after the drive so day one starts in the park.
04Hotels near Vermilion Cliffs
Compare hotels and lodges on the way in, with free-cancellation filters.
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04Cabins & homes near Vermilion Cliffs
Whole homes and cabins for families or groups who want a kitchen and space.
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Before you land
Reservations
Strict Backcountry Lotteries for Sandstone Entry
Access to Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) and South requires a permit obtained through a competitive online lottery months in advance or a geofence-based daily lottery via the BLM. General monument entry is open, but overnight wilderness camping requires separate authorization. Systems are managed by the Bureau of Land Management and are subject to change; verify at the official BLM site.
Official reservation infoBest time to fly in
March – May, September – November
Quick answers
What is the closest airport to Vermilion Cliffs?
Page Municipal Airport (PGA) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.
How long is the drive from PGA to Vermilion Cliffs?
Roughly 1 h 9 min (about 45 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.
Do I need a reservation to visit Vermilion Cliffs?
Access to Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) and South requires a permit obtained through a competitive online lottery months in advance or a geofence-based daily lottery via the BLM. General monument entry is open, but overnight wilderness camping requires separate authorization. Systems are managed by the Bureau of Land Management and are subject to change; verify at the official BLM site.
