Why go
- City in Michigan, United States.
- Served by Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT).
History
Flint is a city in and the county seat of Genesee County, Michigan, United States. The city's population was 81,252 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 79,735 in 2024, making it the largest city in Genesee County and the 12th-most populous city in Michigan. Located along the Flint River 66 miles (106 km) northwest of Detroit, it is a principal city within the Central Michigan region. The Flint metropolitan area is located entirely within Genesee County and is the fourth-largest metro area in Michigan, with a population of 406,892 in the 2020 census.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700) · 4 routes: Baltimore, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 3 routes: Baltimore*, Orlando*, Tampa*
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Minneapolis*
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Cleveland
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FNT has direct flights to 8 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Flint, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.