Private charter · LAF → BEH
West Lafayette to St. Joseph
121 miles, about 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
West Lafayette to St. Joseph, door to door faster.
Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette to Southwest Michigan Regional Airport in St. Joseph, 121 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 121 mi
- Flight
- 40 min
- Driving
- 3 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers40 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 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
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
West Lafayette to St. Joseph flights
How long is a private flight from West Lafayette to St. Joseph?
About 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 121 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.
Which airports do flights from West Lafayette to St. Joseph use?
You can depart from Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR) 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 West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette and St. Joseph?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from St. Joseph back to West Lafayette are priced the same way.
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St. Joseph to West Lafayette
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