Private charter · LAF → MSL
West Lafayette to Florence
393 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
West Lafayette to Florence, door to door faster.
Trade about 8½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in Florence, 393 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
- 393 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 8½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing West Lafayette
Airports in West Lafayette
LAF
Commercial airportPurdue University Airport
West Lafayette · KLAF
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,600 ft
KMCX
Regional airportWhite County Airport
Monticello
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
KFKR
Regional airportFrankfort Clinton County Regional Airport
Frankfort
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
Arriving Florence
Airports in Florence
MSL
Commercial airportNorthwest Alabama Regional Airport
Muscle Shoals · KMSL
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,693 ft
KM22
Regional airportBill Pugh Field
Russellville
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
When you land
Things to do in Florence
Florence is the largest of the four Shoals cities on the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama, alongside Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and Tuscumbia. The area is world famous for music: at FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, artists from Aretha Franklin to the Rolling Stones recorded hits in the 1960s and 1970s, and W.C. Handy, the Father of the Blues, was born in Florence. The economy includes manufacturing, healthcare, TVA operations around Wilson Dam and the University of North Alabama, known for keeping live lions on campus.
- 01
FAME Studios
Founded by Rick Hall, this Muscle Shoals studio recorded Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James and many others, and still operates while offering tours.
- 02
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
The restored studio at 3614 Jackson Highway, where the Swampers backed the Rolling Stones, Paul Simon and others, is open for tours and still hosts sessions.
- 03
Ivy Green
In Tuscumbia, Helen Keller’s birthplace includes the family home and the water pump where she first understood the word “water,” with an outdoor play staged in summer.
- 04
Rosenbaum House
Alabama’s only Frank Lloyd Wright building, this Usonian home was designed in 1939 and is open for tours that show Wright’s furniture and design details.
- 05
W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library
The log cabin where the Father of the Blues was born is preserved in Florence, with his trumpet, piano and personal papers on display.
- 06
Wilson Dam
This massive TVA dam on the Tennessee River, completed in the 1920s, is a National Historic Landmark, and the waters below it are known for excellent fishing.
Questions
West Lafayette to Florence flights
How long is a private flight from West Lafayette to Florence?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 393 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8½ hours.
Which airports do flights from West Lafayette to Florence use?
You can depart from Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR) and arrive at Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) or Bill Pugh Field (KM22). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from West Lafayette to Florence 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 West Lafayette and Florence?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Florence back to West Lafayette are priced the same way.
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Florence to West Lafayette
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