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Flight Information

The Purdue University Airport (LAF) is partnering with Southern Airways Express and United Express/SkyWest to bring daily round-trip flights from Greater Lafayette to Chicago, providing your new local gateway to the world.

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Book Your Flight Today

Visit the following websites to book your flight and for more information on fare types, baggage and flight times.

Booking a Flight from LAF for Purdue Business Travel

Faculty and staff who will be traveling through the Purdue University Airport for Purdue business should book through Concur or AAA Corporate Travel. A quick reference guide is available to assist with booking.

Airplane taking off at the Purdue University airport.

Cost Savings

Flying through the Purdue University Airport instead of other airports in the region leads to significant savings in cost and time:

  • Lower mileage
  • Reduced travel time
  • Cheaper parking
  • Avoiding road tolls
  • Less time spent in the airport
  • Shorter lines

Available Promotions

Southern Airways Express

Discount Travel Solutions is a discount program for
local businesses when flying with Southern.

United Express/SkyWest

MileagePlus® is United’s loyalty program. It is free to join,
plus the miles you earn will never expire. Join Mileage Plus here.

Traffic controller and the Purdue University airport.

Parking and Transportation

Flying local means major savings on parking and transportation, with lower parking rates than other airports in the region.

Southern Airways Express

Founded in 2013 with a mantra of “Every Passenger, Every Day, Every Flight,” Southern Airways Express has grown to become the country’s largest commuter airline, serving nearly 40 American cities across five U.S. time zones. Over 200 daily departures and interline agreements with American, United and Alaska airlines connect hundreds of thousands of passengers annually to destinations around the globe.

United Express/SkyWest

SkyWest Airlines operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, carrying over 42 million passengers in 2024. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, the fleet of nearly 500 aircraft connects passengers to 255 destinations throughout North America.