Grand Forks, North Dakota

Private charter · MKT → GFK

Mankato to Grand Forks

301 miles, about 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Mankato to Grand Forks, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Mankato Regional Airport in Mankato to Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, 301 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
301 mi
Flight
1 hr 45 min
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MKTMankatoGFKGrand Forks
MKT → GFK301 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min

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

Departing Mankato

Airports in Mankato

  • MKT

    Regional airport

    Mankato Regional Airport

    Mankato · KMKT

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KACQ

    Regional airport

    Waseca Municipal Airport

    Waseca

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    3,399 ft

  • ULM

    Regional airport

    New Ulm Municipal Airport

    New Ulm · KULM

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,401 ft

  • KJYG

    Regional airport

    St James Municipal Airport

    St James

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    3,999 ft

  • K12Y

    Regional airport

    Le Sueur Municipal Airport

    Le Sueur

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

Arriving Grand Forks

Airports in Grand Forks

  • GFK

    Commercial airport

    Grand Forks International Airport

    Grand Forks · KGFK

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,351 ft

  • CKN

    Regional airport

    Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field

    Crookston · KCKN

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,300 ft

  • K4V4

    Regional airport

    Northwood Municipal Airpiort - Vince Field

    Northwood

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,160 ft

When you land

Things to do in Grand Forks

Grand Forks is home to the University of North Dakota, whose aerospace school is one of the largest collegiate flight training programs in the world, and the city has built an economy around aviation, unmanned aircraft and research. Grand Forks Air Force Base, which flies large surveillance drones, is just west of town, and a growing cluster of companies works on drone technology nearby. Agriculture, healthcare and manufacturing round out the economy of a city that rebuilt after the devastating Red River flood of 1997.

  1. 01

    Ralph Engelstad Arena

    One of the most lavish college hockey arenas in the country, “the Ralph” is home to UND hockey and is known for its granite, leather and cherry-wood finishes.

  2. 02

    Greater Grand Forks Greenway

    After the 1997 flood, land along the Red and Red Lake rivers became a long greenway with trails, parks and campgrounds connecting both cities.

  3. 03

    North Dakota Museum of Art

    On the UND campus, the state’s official art museum presents contemporary exhibitions and international artists, with free admission.

  4. 04

    Alerus Center

    The city’s large event center hosts UND football, concerts and conventions, and is one of the largest venues in the state.

  5. 05

    Turtle River State Park

    West of the city, this wooded park along the river offers hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and fishing.

  6. 06

    Myra Museum and Campbell House

    The county historical society’s museum covers regional history, with a pioneer log cabin, a schoolhouse and a 19th-century post office on the grounds.

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Questions

Mankato to Grand Forks flights

How long is a private flight from Mankato to Grand Forks?

About 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 301 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Mankato to Grand Forks use?

You can depart from Mankato Regional Airport (MKT), Waseca Municipal Airport (KACQ), or New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM) and arrive at Grand Forks International Airport (GFK), Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field (CKN), or Northwood Municipal Airpiort - Vince Field (K4V4). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Mankato to Grand Forks 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 Mankato and Grand Forks?

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

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Grand Forks to Mankato

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