Des Moines International Airport
KDSM, Des Moines, IA
- Longest runway
- 5/23 (9,004 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Des Moines
Des Moines International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Des Moines
Des Moines International is the main jet airport for central Iowa, about five miles from downtown.
- Main airport
- DSM / KDSM
- Elevation
- 958 ft
- Longest runway
- 5/23 (9,004 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Des Moines
The airport has long runways for every size of jet.
Business travel keeps Des Moines busy year-round, and political seasons bring extra traffic.
Des Moines Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Des Moines
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Winter Weather
Allow extra time for de-icing in winter.
When Demand Peaks in Des Moines
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- August
- The Iowa State Fair draws visitors from across the country.
- Winter
- Snow and ice; de-icing is common.
Flight Times and Prices to Des Moines
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to DSM for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,017 mi | 2 hr 45 min$12,100–$17,400 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,440 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,300–$20,500 | 3 hr 10 min$17,300–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,322 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,700–$21,000 | 3 hr 15 min$17,700–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 625 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 305 mi | 1 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 826 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,545 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,100–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,400–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,213 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,200–$17,700 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Des Moines
Light jets cover the Midwest; midsize jets reach both coasts comfortably.
Des Moines Private Jet Questions
How far is Des Moines International from downtown?
About five miles.
How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Chicago?
About an hour.
