Private charter · DTW → ERI
Detroit to Erie
163 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Detroit to Erie, door to door faster.
Trade about 4 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Detroit to Erie International Tom Ridge Field in Erie, 163 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
- 163 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 4 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Detroit
Airports in Detroit
DTW
Major airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit · KDTW
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 12,003 ft
DET
Commercial airportColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
Detroit · KDET
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,092 ft
MTC
Commercial airportSelfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
Mount Clemens · KMTC
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
YIP
Commercial airportWillow Run Airport
Detroit · KYIP
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,543 ft
PTK
Commercial airportOakland County International Airport
Pontiac · KPTK
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,521 ft
Arriving Erie
Airports in Erie
ERI
Commercial airportErie International Tom Ridge Field
Erie · KERI
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,420 ft
When you land
Things to do in Erie
Erie is Pennsylvania’s only port on the Great Lakes, a manufacturing city on Lake Erie whose economy has long included locomotives, plastics, metal parts and insurance, with Erie Insurance headquartered downtown. Health care, higher education at Gannon University, Penn State Behrend and Mercyhurst, and tourism round out the local economy. The city also has deep naval history, as the place where Oliver Hazard Perry’s fleet was built for the War of 1812.
- 01
Presque Isle State Park
A curving sandy peninsula reaches into Lake Erie with miles of swimming beaches, a lighthouse, bike paths, birding and some of the best sunsets in Pennsylvania.
- 02
Erie Maritime Museum
The museum tells the story of the Battle of Lake Erie and is home to the U.S. Brig Niagara, a reconstruction of Perry’s relief flagship that still sails.
- 03
Waldameer Park and Water World
A family amusement park at the entrance to Presque Isle, known for its classic wooden roller coasters, a Ferris wheel overlooking the lake and a water park.
- 04
Lake Erie Wine Country
East of the city, the vineyards of the Lake Erie shore grow grapes for wine and juice, with dozens of tasting rooms stretching into western New York.
- 05
Bicentennial Tower
At the foot of State Street on Dobbins Landing, this observation tower offers views over the bay, the Presque Isle peninsula and the city.
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Tom Ridge Environmental Center
At the entrance to Presque Isle, this center has exhibits on the peninsula’s ecology, a large-format theater and an observation tower over the park.
Questions
Detroit to Erie flights
How long is a private flight from Detroit to Erie?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 163 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.
Which airports do flights from Detroit to Erie use?
You can depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET), or Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) and arrive at Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Detroit to Erie 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 Detroit and Erie?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Erie back to Detroit are priced the same way.
Return flight
Erie to Detroit
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