Traverse City, Michigan

Private charter · LAF → TVC

West Lafayette to Traverse City

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

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The trip

West Lafayette to Traverse City, door to door faster.

Trade about 7 hours on the road for about 1 hr 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette to Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, 307 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
307 mi
Flight
1 hr 45 min
Driving
7 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
LAFWest LafayetteTVCTraverse City
LAF → TVC307 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 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 Traverse City

Airports in Traverse City

  • TVC

    Commercial airport

    Cherry Capital Airport

    Traverse City · KTVC

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    7,016 ft

  • ACB

    Regional airport

    Antrim County Airport

    Bellaire · KACB

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

  • KY89

    Regional airport

    Kalkaska City Airport

    Kalkaska

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    3,500 ft

When you land

Things to do in Traverse City

Traverse City is the hub of northern Michigan, set at the base of Grand Traverse Bay and surrounded by cherry orchards, vineyards and some of the clearest water in the Great Lakes. It calls itself the Cherry Capital of the World, and the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas have become one of the Midwest’s most respected wine regions. Tourism, second homes and hospitality drive much of the economy, along with healthcare, agriculture and a growing community of entrepreneurs and remote workers drawn by the lifestyle.

  1. 01

    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    West of town, towering sand dunes rise above Lake Michigan, and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and the Dune Climb offer some of the most dramatic views in the Midwest.

  2. 02

    Old Mission Peninsula

    This narrow peninsula splits Grand Traverse Bay, with wineries and tasting rooms among the orchards and the historic Mission Point Lighthouse at its tip.

  3. 03

    Leelanau Peninsula

    Northwest of town, the Leelanau wine trail connects dozens of wineries, and the historic fishing village of Fishtown in Leland is a favorite stop.

  4. 04

    Front Street

    Traverse City’s walkable downtown is lined with restaurants, bakeries, shops and the restored State Theatre, a short stroll from the bay.

  5. 05

    The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

    The grand Victorian buildings of a former state hospital have been redeveloped into shops, restaurants and residences, with wooded trails on the surrounding hillside.

  6. 06

    TART Trails

    This network of paved and unpaved trails links downtown with the bay shore, nearby towns and the Leelanau Trail, ideal for biking and walking.

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Questions

West Lafayette to Traverse City flights

How long is a private flight from West Lafayette to Traverse City?

About 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 307 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7 hours.

Which airports do flights from West Lafayette to Traverse City use?

You can depart from Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR) and arrive at Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), Antrim County Airport (ACB), or Kalkaska City Airport (KY89). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from West Lafayette to Traverse City 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 Traverse City?

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

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Traverse City to West Lafayette

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