Kalamazoo, Michigan

Private charter · LAF → AZO

West Lafayette to Kalamazoo

145 miles, about 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

West Lafayette to Kalamazoo, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport in Kalamazoo, 145 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
145 mi
Flight
50 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
LAFWest LafayetteAZOKalamazoo
LAF → AZO145 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min

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

Departing West Lafayette

Airports in West Lafayette

  • LAF

    Commercial airport

    Purdue University Airport

    West Lafayette · KLAF

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KMCX

    Regional airport

    White County Airport

    Monticello

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KFKR

    Regional airport

    Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport

    Frankfort

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

Arriving Kalamazoo

Airports in Kalamazoo

  • AZO

    Commercial airport

    Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport

    Kalamazoo · KAZO

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,502 ft

  • BTL

    Commercial airport

    Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field

    Battle Creek · KBTL

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    10,004 ft

  • HAI

    Regional airport

    Three Rivers Municipal Dr Haines Airport

    Three Rivers · KHAI

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • K35D

    Regional airport

    Padgham Field

    Allegan

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    4,300 ft

  • K9D9

    Regional airport

    Hastings Airport

    Hastings

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

When you land

Things to do in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is a college town and industrial city in southwest Michigan, home to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. Its economy has deep roots in pharmaceuticals, dating to the Upjohn Company, and Pfizer still operates a large manufacturing site in neighboring Portage. Medical device maker Stryker is headquartered in the area, and paper, food processing, healthcare and advanced manufacturing round out the base. The city is also known for the Kalamazoo Promise, which pays college tuition for graduates of its public schools.

  1. 01

    Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center

    In Portage, this museum displays historic aircraft, including rare World War II warbirds and an SR-71 Blackbird, along with spaceflight exhibits and indoor rides.

  2. 02

    Bell’s Eccentric Café

    Bell’s Brewery, one of the pioneers of American craft beer, runs this downtown pub and beer garden, with experimental brews and live music.

  3. 03

    Gilmore Car Museum

    In Hickory Corners northeast of town, one of the largest auto museums in North America shows hundreds of vehicles in historic barns and replica dealerships.

  4. 04

    Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

    This downtown museum holds a strong collection of American art and works on paper, and runs an art school and an annual juried art fair.

  5. 05

    Kalamazoo Nature Center

    North of the city, this nature center protects woods, wetlands and prairie, with miles of hiking trails, an interpretive center and a historic farmstead.

  6. 06

    Binder Park Zoo

    In nearby Battle Creek, this zoo is known for Wild Africa, a large savanna exhibit where visitors can feed giraffes from an elevated platform.

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Questions

West Lafayette to Kalamazoo flights

How long is a private flight from West Lafayette to Kalamazoo?

About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 145 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from West Lafayette to Kalamazoo use?

You can depart from Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR) and arrive at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO), Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL), or Three Rivers Municipal Dr Haines Airport (HAI). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from West Lafayette to Kalamazoo 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 West Lafayette and Kalamazoo?

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

Return flight

Kalamazoo to West Lafayette

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