Private charter · CMH → GRI
Columbus to Grand Island
812 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Columbus to Grand Island, door to door faster.
Trade about 17½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus to Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, 812 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 812 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 17½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Columbus
Airports in Columbus
CMH
Major airportJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
Columbus · KCMH
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,114 ft
OSU
Commercial airportThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
Columbus · KOSU
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
LCK
Commercial airportRickenbacker International Airport
Columbus · KLCK
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 12,103 ft
KTZR
Regional airportBolton Field
Columbus
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
KDLZ
Regional airportDelaware Municipal Airport
Delaware
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,800 ft
KLHQ
Regional airportFairfield County Airport
Lancaster
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
Arriving Grand Island
Airports in Grand Island
GRI
Commercial airportCentral Nebraska Regional Airport
Grand Island · KGRI
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,002 ft
HSI
Regional airportHastings Municipal Airport
Hastings · KHSI
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,451 ft
When you land
Things to do in Grand Island
Grand Island is one of Nebraska’s largest cities and a hub for agribusiness and manufacturing in the center of the state. The ammunition maker Hornady is headquartered here, along with Chief Industries, and a large beef processing plant, grain companies and equipment dealers serve the surrounding farm country. The city is also home to the Nebraska State Fair, held each year at the end of summer, and has a large Hispanic and immigrant community that has shaped its restaurants and neighborhoods.
- 01
Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
A large living history museum with a re-created 1890s railroad town, a Pawnee earth lodge and the birthplace home of actor Henry Fonda, who was born in Grand Island.
- 02
Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center
Just off Interstate 80, the Crane Trust offers trails, exhibits and guided viewing of sandhill cranes along the Platte River in spring.
- 03
Fonner Park
Grand Island’s thoroughbred racetrack runs live racing in late winter and spring, along with simulcast wagering and events through the year.
- 04
Railside District
Grand Island’s historic downtown along the railroad has restaurants, bars, shops and a restored theater, with events and concerts in the plaza.
- 05
Mormon Island State Recreation Area
Near the Platte River south of town, this small lakeside park offers fishing, swimming and camping, popular with travelers along I-80.
- 06
Hastings Museum
In nearby Hastings, the hometown of Kool-Aid, this museum covers natural and cultural history with a Kool-Aid exhibit, a large-format theater and a planetarium.
Questions
Columbus to Grand Island flights
How long is a private flight from Columbus to Grand Island?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 812 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 17½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Columbus to Grand Island use?
You can depart from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU), or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and arrive at Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) or Hastings Municipal Airport (HSI). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Columbus to Grand Island 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 Columbus and Grand Island?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Grand Island back to Columbus are priced the same way.
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Grand Island to Columbus
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