Private charter · DTW → BEH
Detroit to St. Joseph
158 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Detroit to St. Joseph, door to door faster.
Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Detroit to Southwest Michigan Regional Airport in St. Joseph, 158 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 158 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 Detroit
Airports in Detroit
DTW
Major airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit · KDTW
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 12,003 ft
DET
Commercial airportColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
Detroit · KDET
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,092 ft
MTC
Commercial airportSelfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
Mount Clemens · KMTC
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
YIP
Commercial airportWillow Run Airport
Detroit · KYIP
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,543 ft
PTK
Commercial airportOakland County International Airport
Pontiac · KPTK
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,521 ft
KVLL
Regional airportOakland Troy Airport
Troy
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,550 ft
Arriving St. Joseph
Airports in St. Joseph
BEH
Regional airportSouthwest Michigan Regional Airport
Benton Harbor · KBEH
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,006 ft
SBN
Commercial airportSouth Bend International Airport
South Bend · KSBN
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,412 ft
KLWA
Regional airportSouth Haven Area Regional Airport
South Haven
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,800 ft
NLE
Regional airportJerry Tyler Memorial Airport
Niles
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,100 ft
KC20
Regional airportAndrews University Airpark
Berrien Springs
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,148 ft
KC91
Regional airportDowagiac Municipal Airport
Dowagiac
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,700 ft
When you land
Things to do in St. Joseph
St. Joseph is a lakeside town at the mouth of the St. Joseph River, with a historic downtown on a bluff above Lake Michigan. Across the river, Benton Harbor is home to the world headquarters of Whirlpool Corporation, which brings executives, suppliers and visitors from around the world. The area is also known for its beaches, lighthouses and orchards, and for Harbor Shores, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course that has hosted senior major championships. Tourism, manufacturing, healthcare and fruit growing make up much of the local economy.
- 01
Silver Beach County Park
Below the downtown bluff, this wide sandy Lake Michigan beach is one of the most popular in the region, with views of the pier and its lighthouses.
- 02
St. Joseph North Pier Lighthouses
Two historic lighthouses stand on the north pier, connected by an elevated catwalk, and they are a favorite subject for photographers, especially when coated with winter ice.
- 03
Silver Beach Carousel
Next to the beach, this indoor carousel features hand-carved figures, many inspired by local history, and is popular with families year-round.
- 04
Krasl Art Center
This downtown art center presents rotating exhibitions and an outdoor sculpture collection, and hosts the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff each summer.
- 05
Harbor Shores
This Jack Nicklaus-designed course winds along rivers, dunes and Lake Michigan shoreline in Benton Harbor and is open for public play.
- 06
Warren Dunes State Park
About 15 miles south, towering sand dunes rise above three miles of Lake Michigan beach, with hiking trails and sweeping views from the top of Tower Hill.
Questions
Detroit to St. Joseph flights
How long is a private flight from Detroit to St. Joseph?
About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 158 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Detroit to St. Joseph use?
You can depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET), or Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) and arrive at Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH), South Bend International Airport (SBN), or South Haven Area Regional Airport (KLWA). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Detroit to St. Joseph 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 Detroit and St. Joseph?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from St. Joseph back to Detroit are priced the same way.
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