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Grand Island, Nebraska

Private charter · SCE → GRI

State College to Grand Island

1,066 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

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The trip

State College to Grand Island, door to door faster.

Trade about 22½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from State College Regional Airport in State College to Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, 1,066 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
1,066 mi
Flight
—
Driving
22½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
SCEState CollegeGRIGrand Island
SCE → GRI1,066 miles direct

Departing State College

Airports in State College

  • SCE

    Commercial airport

    State College Regional Airport

    State College · KUNV

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,701 ft

  • PSB

    Regional airport

    Mid-State Regional Airport

    Philipsburg · KPSB

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    5,711 ft

  • RED

    Regional airport

    Mifflin County Airport

    Reedsville · KRVL

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

Arriving Grand Island

Airports in Grand Island

  • GRI

    Commercial airport

    Central Nebraska Regional Airport

    Grand Island · KGRI

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    7,002 ft

  • HSI

    Regional airport

    Hastings 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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Questions

State College to Grand Island flights

How long is a private flight from State College to Grand Island?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,066 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 22½ hours.

Which airports do flights from State College to Grand Island use?

You can depart from State College Regional Airport (SCE), Mid-State Regional Airport (PSB), or Mifflin County Airport (RED) 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 State College 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 State College and Grand Island?

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

Return flight

Grand Island to State College

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