Private charter · LAF → MLB
West Lafayette to Melbourne
923 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
West Lafayette to Melbourne, door to door faster.
Trade about 19½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette to Melbourne Orlando International Airport in Melbourne, 923 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
- 923 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 19½ 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 Melbourne
Airports in Melbourne
MLB
Commercial airportMelbourne Orlando International Airport
Melbourne · KMLB
- From downtown
- Under 1 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,181 ft
TIX
Commercial airportSpace Coast Regional Airport
Titusville · KTIX
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,319 ft
When you land
Things to do in Melbourne
Melbourne sits at the heart of the Space Coast, where aerospace, defense and high-tech manufacturing anchor the economy. Major defense contractors, aircraft manufacturers and engineering firms operate here, along with a supply chain tied to launches from Cape Canaveral, and Florida Tech brings research and engineering talent to town. Business travelers often split their time between offices in Melbourne and Palm Bay and sites farther north near the Cape.
- 01
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
North of Melbourne, see Space Shuttle Atlantis, a Saturn V rocket and astronaut exhibits, and check the schedule for launch-viewing opportunities.
- 02
Space Coast Launch Viewing
With frequent launches from Cape Canaveral, beaches and riverfront parks around the Space Coast offer excellent vantage points to watch rockets lift off.
- 03
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Known for some of Florida's most consistent surf, the park also offers jetty fishing, snorkeling, camping and a museum on the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet.
- 04
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Near the Indian River Lagoon, the walkable historic downtown offers restaurants, breweries, shops, the Henegar Center theater and frequent street festivals and art events.
- 05
Brevard Zoo
Known for its kayak tours through an African wildlife habitat, the zoo also offers giraffe feeding, a treetop ropes and zipline course and native Florida wildlife exhibits.
- 06
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
This stretch of beach south of Melbourne Beach is one of the most important sea turtle nesting areas in the Western Hemisphere, with guided turtle walks in summer.
Questions
West Lafayette to Melbourne flights
How long is a private flight from West Lafayette to Melbourne?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 923 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 19½ hours.
Which airports do flights from West Lafayette to Melbourne use?
You can depart from Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR) and arrive at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) or Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from West Lafayette to Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Melbourne back to West Lafayette are priced the same way.
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Melbourne to West Lafayette
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