Private charter · CVG → LAF
Cincinnati to West Lafayette
153 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Cincinnati to West Lafayette, door to door faster.
Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport in Cincinnati to Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette, 153 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 153 mi
- Flight
- 55 min
- Driving
- 3½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Cincinnati
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG
Major airportCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
Cincinnati / Covington · KCVG
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 12,001 ft
LUK
Commercial airportCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
Cincinnati · KLUK
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,101 ft
HAO
Regional airportButler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field
Hamilton · KHAO
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
KI69
Regional airportClermont County Airport
Batavia
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,567 ft
KK62
Regional airportGene Snyder Airport
Falmouth
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,002 ft
Arriving West Lafayette
Airports in West Lafayette
LAF
Commercial airportPurdue University Airport
West Lafayette · KLAF
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,600 ft
KMCX
Regional airportWhite County Airport
Monticello
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
KFKR
Regional airportFrankfort Clinton County Regional Airport
Frankfort
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in West Lafayette
West Lafayette is home to Purdue University, one of the country’s leading engineering and agricultural schools, and the alma mater of Neil Armstrong and more than two dozen other astronauts, earning it the nickname Cradle of Astronauts. Amelia Earhart served on the faculty in the 1930s, and Purdue was the first university in the country to have its own airport. Across the Wabash River, Lafayette is home to Subaru of Indiana Automotive, the brand’s only manufacturing plant in the United States, along with Caterpillar and other manufacturers.
- 01
Purdue University Campus
The campus features Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, the Purdue Memorial Union and a statue of the astronaut, with tours that highlight the university’s aerospace history.
- 02
Ross-Ade Stadium and Mackey Arena
Purdue’s football and basketball venues draw passionate Boilermaker fans, with Mackey Arena known as one of the loudest buildings in college basketball.
- 03
Tippecanoe Battlefield
North of the city, the site of the 1811 battle between William Henry Harrison’s forces and Native American warriors includes a monument and museum.
- 04
Prophetstown State Park
This park features restored prairie, a recreated 1920s farm and trails near the site of the Native American village founded by Tenskwatawa, the Prophet.
- 05
Wolf Park
In nearby Battle Ground, this nonprofit research and education center lets visitors observe wolves, with special events and evening howl nights.
- 06
Fort Ouiatenon
Southwest of West Lafayette, a replica of the 18th-century French trading post hosts the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, a historical reenactment held each fall.
Questions
Cincinnati to West Lafayette flights
How long is a private flight from Cincinnati to West Lafayette?
About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 153 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Cincinnati to West Lafayette use?
You can depart from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK), or Butler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field (HAO) and arrive at Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Cincinnati to West Lafayette 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 Cincinnati and West Lafayette?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from West Lafayette back to Cincinnati are priced the same way.
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