Private charter · CMI → SME
Champaign to Somerset
286 miles, about 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Champaign to Somerset, door to door faster.
Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from University of Illinois Willard Airport in Champaign to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport in Somerset, 286 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 286 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 40 min
- Driving
- 6½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 40 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Champaign
Airports in Champaign
CMI
Commercial airportUniversity of Illinois Willard Airport
Savoy · KCMI
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,101 ft
KTIP
Regional airportRantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field
Rantoul
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
KC16
Regional airportFrasca Field
Urbana
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,001 ft
K1C1
Regional airportPaxton Airport
Paxton
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,409 ft
Arriving Somerset
Airports in Somerset
SME
Commercial airportLake Cumberland Regional Airport
Somerset · KSME
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,801 ft
LOZ
Commercial airportLondon-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
London · KLOZ
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,750 ft
KEKQ
Regional airportWayne County Airport
Monticello
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Somerset
Somerset is the commercial center of south-central Kentucky and the main gateway to Lake Cumberland, one of the largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River. The lake’s clear water, long shoreline and many coves have made it a houseboat destination, and marinas around the lake rent and moor large houseboats for families and groups. The local economy includes healthcare, manufacturing and tourism, and the town hosts Somernites Cruise, a monthly car show that fills downtown with classic cars and hot rods during the warmer months.
- 01
Lake Cumberland
With more than 1,200 miles of shoreline, the lake is a favorite for houseboating, waterskiing and striped bass fishing, with marinas renting everything from pontoons to large houseboats.
- 02
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
About an hour southeast, the wide waterfall on the Cumberland River is known for its moonbow on clear nights near a full moon, with a historic lodge and trails.
- 03
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Straddling the Kentucky–Tennessee line, this rugged area offers gorge overlooks, natural arches, whitewater paddling and horseback trails, plus the historic Blue Heron coal mining camp.
- 04
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
West of Somerset, the site of an early Union victory in 1862 has a visitor center, a walking trail and a national cemetery.
- 05
General Burnside Island State Park
Surrounded by the waters of Lake Cumberland just south of Somerset, this island park offers an 18-hole golf course, campgrounds and boat access to the main lake.
- 06
Somernites Cruise
On one weekend a month from spring to fall, this car show brings hundreds of classic cars, trucks and hot rods to downtown Somerset.
Questions
Champaign to Somerset flights
How long is a private flight from Champaign to Somerset?
About 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 286 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Champaign to Somerset use?
You can depart from University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field (KTIP), or Frasca Field (KC16) and arrive at Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ), or Wayne County Airport (KEKQ). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Champaign to Somerset 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 Champaign and Somerset?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Somerset back to Champaign are priced the same way.
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