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Burlington, Vermont

Private charter · DSM → BTV

Des Moines to Burlington

1,053 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Des Moines to Burlington, door to door faster.

Trade about 22½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in Burlington, 1,053 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
1,053 mi
Flight
—
Driving
22½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesBTVBurlington
DSM → BTV1,053 miles direct

Departing Des Moines

Airports in Des Moines

  • DSM

    Major airport

    Des Moines International Airport

    Des Moines · KDSM

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    9,004 ft

  • KIKV

    Regional airport

    Ankeny Regional Airport

    Ankeny

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • AMW

    Regional airport

    Ames Municipal Airport

    Ames · KAMW

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,701 ft

Arriving Burlington

Airports in Burlington

  • BTV

    Commercial airport

    Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport

    Burlington · KBTV

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    8,319 ft

  • PBG

    Commercial airport

    Plattsburgh International Airport

    Plattsburgh · KPBG

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    11,759 ft

When you land

Things to do in Burlington

Burlington is Vermont’s largest city, built on a hillside that slopes down to Lake Champlain, with the Adirondacks across the water and the Green Mountains to the east. The University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center are the region’s largest employers, joined by technology and manufacturing companies, healthcare, a strong food and beverage sector and a cluster of socially minded businesses. The pedestrian Church Street Marketplace and the waterfront bike path give the city an easygoing, walkable feel.

  1. 01

    Church Street Marketplace

    Burlington’s four-block pedestrian mall is lined with shops, restaurants and outdoor cafés, with street performers and a lively scene from spring through fall.

  2. 02

    Burlington Waterfront and Bike Path

    A paved path runs along Lake Champlain for miles, linking beaches and parks, and connects to the Island Line causeway that reaches far out into the lake.

  3. 03

    Shelburne Museum

    South of town, a sprawling museum of American art and design spreads across dozens of buildings, including the 1906 steamboat Ticonderoga and a covered bridge.

  4. 04

    Shelburne Farms

    This 1,400-acre working farm and nonprofit, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, offers walking trails, a cheesemaking operation and an inn overlooking the lake.

  5. 05

    ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

    On the waterfront, this science center presents the ecology and history of Lake Champlain with hands-on exhibits and live animals.

  6. 06

    Ben & Jerry’s Factory

    In Waterbury, about 25 miles east, the original ice cream factory offers tours, tastings and the Flavor Graveyard, where retired flavors are memorialized.

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Questions

Des Moines to Burlington flights

How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Burlington?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,053 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 22½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Burlington use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) or Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Burlington 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 Des Moines and Burlington?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Burlington back to Des Moines are priced the same way.

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Burlington to Des Moines

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