Private charter · St. Joseph, MI
Private charter to & from St. Joseph
Fly private to St. Joseph for Whirlpool’s headquarters, Lake Michigan beaches, championship golf and southwest Michigan wine country
- BEH
- SBN
- KLWA
- NLE
- KC20
- KC91
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Fly private in St. Joseph
St. Joseph, without the hub.
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- Airports
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- Passengers
- 37
- Direct routes
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.
St. Joseph is about 100 miles from Chicago, but the drive around the south end of Lake Michigan can be slow, especially on summer Fridays. Southwest Michigan Regional Airport is just minutes from downtown and Whirlpool’s offices, so a private flight brings business visitors and weekenders close to where they need to be. Visitors come for Silver Beach and its carousel, the pier lighthouses, the wineries and tasting rooms of the Lake Michigan Shore wine region and the dunes and beach towns of Harbor Country to the south.
Airports
Charter to and from St. Joseph airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around St. Joseph, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.
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
Top attractions
Things to do in St. Joseph
When to go. Summer is the best time to visit St. Joseph, with beach days at Silver Beach, sunsets over Lake Michigan and the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in July. Fall brings harvest season at the orchards and wineries of southwest Michigan, along with good golf weather into October. Winters are cold and snowy, though the iced-over pier lighthouses make a striking sight.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Harbor Shores
This Jack Nicklaus-designed course winds along rivers, dunes and Lake Michigan shoreline in Benton Harbor and is open for public play.
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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.
Popular routes
Private flights from St. Joseph

St. Joseph Milwaukee
99 mi · about 35 min

St. Joseph Indianapolis
162 mi · about 55 min

St. Joseph Detroit
177 mi · about 1 hr

St. Joseph Columbus
234 mi · about 1 hr 20 min

St. Joseph Fort Wayne
99 mi · about 35 min

St. Joseph Madison
162 mi · about 55 min

St. Joseph Cleveland
250 mi · about 1 hr 25 min

St. Joseph Traverse City
189 mi · about 1 hr 5 min

St. Joseph Door County
204 mi · about 1 hr 10 min

St. Joseph Cincinnati
232 mi · about 1 hr 20 min

St. Joseph Lake Geneva
105 mi · about 35 min

St. Joseph Ann Arbor
141 mi · about 50 min
Flights to St. Joseph
- Indianapolis162 mi · about 55 min
- Fort Wayne99 mi · about 35 min
- Evansville290 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Bloomington203 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- West Lafayette117 mi · about 40 min
- Columbus202 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- French Lick246 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Detroit177 mi · about 1 hr
- Traverse City189 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Ann Arbor141 mi · about 50 min
- Mackinac Island276 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Harbor Springs242 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
Every route from St. Joseph
- Milwaukee99 mi · about 35 min
- Indianapolis162 mi · about 55 min
- Detroit177 mi · about 1 hr
- Columbus234 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Fort Wayne99 mi · about 35 min
- Madison162 mi · about 55 min
- Cleveland250 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Traverse City189 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Door County204 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Cincinnati232 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Lake Geneva105 mi · about 35 min
- Ann Arbor141 mi · about 50 min
- Dayton201 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Evansville290 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Toledo155 mi · about 55 min
- Green Bay184 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Bloomington203 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Mackinac Island276 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- West Lafayette117 mi · about 40 min
- Kohler131 mi · about 45 min
- Harbor Springs242 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Akron266 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Lansing107 mi · about 35 min
- Columbus202 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Canton279 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Minocqua306 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Wisconsin Dells198 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Sandusky199 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- French Lick246 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Appleton178 mi · about 1 hr
- Youngstown309 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- La Crosse268 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Athens299 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Findlay164 mi · about 55 min
- Marquette311 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Saginaw158 mi · about 55 min
- Mansfield226 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
Questions
Flying private in St. Joseph
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in St. Joseph?
Littlebird flies in and out of Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH), South Bend International Airport (SBN), South Haven Area Regional Airport (KLWA), Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE), Andrews University Airpark (KC20), and Dowagiac Municipal Airport (KC91). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.
How do I book a private charter from St. Joseph?
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How many passengers can fly on a charter from St. Joseph?
Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.
What are popular private flights from St. Joseph?
Popular trips include Milwaukee (about 35 min), Indianapolis (about 55 min), Detroit (about 1 hr), and Columbus (about 1 hr 20 min). Every route is priced instantly online.
Is private charter in St. Joseph, MI safe?
Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).
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