Fort Wayne, Indiana

Private charter · MDH → FWA

Carbondale to Fort Wayne

310 miles, about 1 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Carbondale to Fort Wayne, door to door faster.

Trade about 7 hours on the road for about 1 hr 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale to Fort Wayne International Airport in Fort Wayne, 310 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
310 mi
Flight
1 hr 50 min
Driving
7 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MDHCarbondaleFWAFort Wayne
MDH → FWA310 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr

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

Departing Carbondale

Airports in Carbondale

  • MDH

    Commercial airport

    Southern Illinois Airport

    Murphysboro · KMDH

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,506 ft

  • MWA

    Commercial airport

    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

    Marion · KMWA

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    8,012 ft

  • KPJY

    Regional airport

    Pinckneyville Du Quoin Airport

    Pinckneyville

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    3,999 ft

  • KH96

    Regional airport

    Benton Municipal Airport

    Benton

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    4,002 ft

Arriving Fort Wayne

Airports in Fort Wayne

  • FWA

    Commercial airport

    Fort Wayne International Airport

    Fort Wayne · KFWA

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    11,981 ft

  • SMD

    Regional airport

    Smith Field

    Fort Wayne · KSMD

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    3,126 ft

  • KGWB

    Regional airport

    De Kalb County Airport

    Auburn

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    7,106 ft

  • KHHG

    Regional airport

    Huntington Municipal Airport

    Huntington

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KC62

    Regional airport

    Kendallville Municipal Airport

    Kendallville

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,400 ft

When you land

Things to do in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne is Indiana’s second-largest city, set where three rivers meet in the northeast corner of the state. Manufacturing has long been the backbone of its economy, from the General Motors truck plant just southwest of the city to defense electronics firms, steel processors and medical device makers. Healthcare, insurance and logistics are also important, and Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network make the city a regional medical center. A wave of downtown investment, including Promenade Park along the riverfront, has given Fort Wayne new energy.

  1. 01

    Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

    Consistently ranked among the best zoos in the country, it features an African journey, Australian Adventure and Indonesian rainforest exhibits.

  2. 02

    Promenade Park and the Riverfront

    Downtown’s revitalized riverfront offers a tree-canopy trail, kayak and canoe rentals, events, restaurants and walking paths along the St. Marys River.

  3. 03

    Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center

    Holding one of the largest family history collections in the country, the library’s genealogy center draws researchers from around the world.

  4. 04

    Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

    Downtown, the conservatory features tropical, desert and seasonal show gardens under glass, a welcome escape during Indiana winters.

  5. 05

    Parkview Field

    Home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the minor league affiliate of the San Diego Padres, this downtown ballpark is known for its fan experience.

  6. 06

    Embassy Theatre

    Built in 1928, this ornate movie palace hosts concerts, Broadway tours and performances, and is home to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

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Questions

Carbondale to Fort Wayne flights

How long is a private flight from Carbondale to Fort Wayne?

About 1 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 310 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7 hours.

Which airports do flights from Carbondale to Fort Wayne use?

You can depart from Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), or Pinckneyville Du Quoin Airport (KPJY) and arrive at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), Smith Field (SMD), or De Kalb County Airport (KGWB). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Carbondale to Fort Wayne 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 Carbondale and Fort Wayne?

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

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Fort Wayne to Carbondale

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