Private charter · MBS → LAF
Saginaw to West Lafayette
261 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Saginaw to West Lafayette, door to door faster.
Trade about 6 hours on the road for about 1 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from MBS International Airport in Saginaw to Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette, 261 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 261 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 30 min
- Driving
- 6 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 30 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Saginaw
Airports in Saginaw
MBS
Commercial airportMBS International Airport
Freeland · KMBS
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,002 ft
KHYX
Regional airportSaginaw County H.W. Browne Airport
Saginaw
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
KIKW
Regional airportJack Barstow Airport
Midland
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,801 ft
TZC
Regional airportTuscola Area Airport
Caro · KCFS
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,302 ft
K3CM
Regional airportJames Clements Municipal Airport
Bay City
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,798 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
Saginaw to West Lafayette flights
How long is a private flight from Saginaw to West Lafayette?
About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 261 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.
Which airports do flights from Saginaw to West Lafayette use?
You can depart from MBS International Airport (MBS), Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport (KHYX), or Jack Barstow Airport (KIKW) 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 Saginaw 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 Saginaw and West Lafayette?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from West Lafayette back to Saginaw are priced the same way.
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