Private charter · Ithaca, NY
Private charter to & from Ithaca
Fly private to Ithaca for Cornell University, gorges and waterfalls, and the wineries along Cayuga Lake
- ITH
- ELM
- CTX
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Fly private in Ithaca
Ithaca, without the hub.
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- Airports
- 5
- Passengers
- 53
- Direct routes
Ithaca sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes, a college town defined by Cornell University and Ithaca College and by the deep gorges and waterfalls that cut through the city. Cornell’s research enterprise, spanning engineering, agriculture, veterinary medicine and hotel administration, draws faculty, visiting researchers, startups and investors, and the university calendar brings a steady flow of prospective students, parents and alumni. The Ithaca Commons, the farmers market and a strong local food culture give the town its own character.
Ithaca is fairly remote, about four and a half hours by car from New York City, with limited airline service. Flying private into Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, a few miles from campus, makes campus visits, reunions and research meetings far easier, and lets families arrive for move-in or graduation weekend on their own schedule. Leisure travelers come for the Cayuga Wine Trail, Watkins Glen and the gorge trails at Taughannock Falls and Robert H. Treman state parks, all within a short drive.
Airports
Charter to and from Ithaca airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Ithaca, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.
ITH
Commercial airportIthaca Tompkins Regional Airport
Ithaca · KITH
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,977 ft
ELM
Commercial airportElmira Corning Regional Airport
Elmira/Corning · KELM
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
CTX
Regional airportCortland County Chase Field
Cortland
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,401 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Ithaca
When to go. Late spring through fall is Ithaca’s best season, when the gorge trails are open and the waterfalls are at full force in spring. Summer is warm and green, ideal for swimming, sailing and winery visits. Fall brings harvest and bright foliage around Cayuga Lake, plus homecoming weekends. Commencement in late May fills every hotel in the region, so book early. Winters are cold and snowy, and some gorge trails close for safety.
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Cornell University
The hillside campus overlooks Cayuga Lake and offers the Cornell Botanic Gardens, the Johnson Museum of Art, views from Libe Slope and paths through Cascadilla and Fall Creek gorges.
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Taughannock Falls State Park
Taughannock Falls drops about 215 feet, one of the tallest single-drop waterfalls east of the Rockies, reached by an easy gorge trail from the lakeshore.
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Ithaca Farmers Market
Held in a large timber pavilion on Cayuga Inlet, this cooperative market sells produce, cheese, prepared foods and crafts, and is a weekend institution.
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Robert H. Treman State Park
The Gorge Trail here passes 12 waterfalls, including Lucifer Falls, and a stream-fed swimming area at the base of a waterfall is open in summer.
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Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Wineries along the lake’s shores produce Riesling and other cool-climate wines, and tasting rooms are scattered along the scenic roads on both sides of the lake.
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Watkins Glen State Park
About 30 miles west at the south end of Seneca Lake, a trail climbs through a narrow gorge past 19 waterfalls, sometimes passing behind the falling water.
Popular routes
Private flights from Ithaca

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Flights to Ithaca
- Hartford202 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Stamford180 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- New Haven200 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Danbury172 mi · about 1 hr
- Litchfield176 mi · about 1 hr
- New London238 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Boston278 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Nantucket339 mi · about 2 hr
- Martha’s Vineyard311 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Hyannis324 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Provincetown324 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Worcester240 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
Every route from Ithaca
- Teterboro167 mi · about 1 hr
- New York City176 mi · about 1 hr
- Philadelphia186 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Hartford202 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Burlington217 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Boston278 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Morristown154 mi · about 55 min
- Stamford180 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Pittsburgh227 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- The Hamptons233 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Stowe237 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Nantucket339 mi · about 2 hr
- Harrisburg151 mi · about 55 min
- White Plains171 mi · about 1 hr
- Princeton173 mi · about 1 hr
- Manchester180 mi · about 1 hr
- New Haven200 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Martha’s Vineyard311 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Allentown138 mi · about 50 min
- Albany140 mi · about 50 min
- Danbury172 mi · about 1 hr
- Killington205 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Atlantic City239 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Hyannis324 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Buffalo125 mi · about 45 min
- Lancaster166 mi · about 1 hr
- Litchfield176 mi · about 1 hr
- Montpelier234 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Cape May256 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Provincetown324 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Rochester75 mi · about 25 min
- State College134 mi · about 45 min
- Asbury Park201 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- New London238 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Worcester240 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Pittsfield166 mi · about 1 hr
- Erie185 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Long Beach Island228 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Scranton83 mi · about 30 min
- Saratoga Springs145 mi · about 50 min
- Great Barrington161 mi · about 55 min
- Millville224 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Pocono Mountains102 mi · about 35 min
- Springfield201 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Montauk254 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- New Hope165 mi · about 55 min
- Lake Placid179 mi · about 1 hr
- Plymouth300 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Gettysburg185 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Cooperstown82 mi · about 30 min
- Ligonier208 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Lake George157 mi · about 55 min
- Poughkeepsie141 mi · about 50 min
Questions
Flying private in Ithaca
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Ithaca?
Littlebird flies in and out of Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH), Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM), and Cortland County Chase Field (CTX). 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 Ithaca?
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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Ithaca?
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 Ithaca?
Popular trips include Teterboro (about 1 hr), New York City (about 1 hr), Philadelphia (about 1 hr 5 min), and Hartford (about 1 hr 10 min). Every route is priced instantly online.
Is private charter in Ithaca, NY 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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