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Carbondale, Illinois

Private charter · RIC → MDH

Richmond to Carbondale

653 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Richmond to Carbondale, door to door faster.

Trade about 14 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Richmond International Airport in Richmond to Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale, 653 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
653 mi
Flight
—
Driving
14 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
RICRichmondMDHCarbondale
RIC → MDH653 miles direct

Departing Richmond

Airports in Richmond

  • RIC

    Major airport

    Richmond International Airport

    Richmond · KRIC

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    9,003 ft

  • KFCI

    Regional airport

    Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport

    North Chesterfield

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • KOFP

    Regional airport

    Hanover County Municipal Airport

    Hanover

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    5,402 ft

  • PTB

    Regional airport

    Dinwiddie County Airport

    Petersburg · KPTB

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

Arriving Carbondale

Airports in Carbondale

  • MDH

    Commercial airport

    Southern Illinois Airport

    Murphysboro · KMDH

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,506 ft

  • MWA

    Commercial airport

    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

    Marion · KMWA

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    8,012 ft

When you land

Things to do in Carbondale

Carbondale is the largest town in the southern tip of Illinois, an area of wooded hills, orchards and sandstone bluffs that feels far removed from the flat cornfields to the north. Southern Illinois University anchors the local economy, along with the region’s hospitals and medical school programs, government offices and the tourism businesses that serve the Shawnee National Forest. The town became briefly famous as the crossroads of the 2017 and 2024 total solar eclipses, and it remains a gateway to some of the Midwest’s most underrated outdoor country.

  1. 01

    Garden of the Gods Recreation Area

    In the Shawnee National Forest, a short stone-paved trail leads among sandstone formations shaped by wind and water, with sweeping views over the forested hills.

  2. 02

    Giant City State Park

    Just south of town, massive sandstone bluffs form “streets” of rock, with hiking trails, horseback riding and a historic stone lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

  3. 03

    Shawnee Hills Wine Trail

    This wine trail links a group of family-owned wineries along the rolling roads between Carbondale and Alto Pass, many with patios overlooking vineyards and woodlands.

  4. 04

    Little Grand Canyon

    A rugged loop trail descends through a deep box canyon in the Shawnee National Forest and climbs to an overlook above the Big Muddy River floodplain.

  5. 05

    Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

    East of Carbondale, this refuge protects lakes, wetlands and woods where visitors fish, boat and watch migrating waterfowl and resident bald eagles.

  6. 06

    Southern Illinois University

    SIU’s wooded campus includes Thompson Woods, Campus Lake and the University Museum, and Saluki football and basketball games draw crowds through fall and winter.

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Questions

Richmond to Carbondale flights

How long is a private flight from Richmond to Carbondale?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 653 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 14 hours.

Which airports do flights from Richmond to Carbondale use?

You can depart from Richmond International Airport (RIC), Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport (KFCI), or Hanover County Municipal Airport (KOFP) and arrive at Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) or Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Richmond to Carbondale 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 Richmond and Carbondale?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Carbondale back to Richmond are priced the same way.

Return flight

Carbondale to Richmond

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