Private charter · DTW → LNS
Detroit to Lancaster
394 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Detroit to Lancaster, door to door faster.
Trade about 8½ 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 Lancaster Airport in Lancaster, 394 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
- 394 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 8½ 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 Lancaster
Airports in Lancaster
LNS
Commercial airportLancaster Airport
Lancaster · KLNS
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,933 ft
MDT
Commercial airportHarrisburg International Airport
Harrisburg · KMDT
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,001 ft
RDG
Commercial airportReading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
Reading · KRDG
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,350 ft
CTH
Regional airportChester County G O Carlson Airport
Coatesville · KMQS
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,400 ft
When you land
Things to do in Lancaster
Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the United States and the center of Lancaster County, known around the world for its Amish and Mennonite communities and some of the most productive farmland in the country. The city has a restored downtown of brick row houses, galleries, restaurants and Central Market, while the county’s economy combines agriculture, manufacturing, health care through Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, and a large tourism industry centered on Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
- 01
Lancaster Central Market
Operating since the 1700s, Central Market is one of the oldest farmers markets in the country, with Amish and Mennonite vendors selling produce, baked goods and meats.
- 02
Amish Farm and House
Guided tours of a working farm and a furnished farmhouse introduce visitors to Amish customs, traditions and ways of life in the surrounding countryside.
- 03
Strasburg Rail Road
America’s oldest operating short-line railroad runs steam excursions through Amish farmland, across from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and its collection of locomotives.
- 04
Sight and Sound Theatres
This large theater near Strasburg stages elaborate biblical productions with live animals, big sets and a large cast that draw audiences from around the region.
- 05
Wheatland
The home of James Buchanan, the only president from Pennsylvania, is open for guided tours of the restored house and grounds on the edge of the city.
- 06
Lititz
This small Moravian town north of Lancaster has a charming main street, the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, one of the oldest in America, and the Wilbur Chocolate store.
Questions
Detroit to Lancaster flights
How long is a private flight from Detroit to Lancaster?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 394 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Detroit to Lancaster 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 Lancaster Airport (LNS), Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), or Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Detroit to Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Lancaster back to Detroit are priced the same way.
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Lancaster to Detroit
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