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Carlsbad, New Mexico

Private charter · DSM → CNM

Des Moines to Carlsbad

863 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 Carlsbad, door to door faster.

Trade about 18½ 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 Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, 863 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
863 mi
Flight
—
Driving
18½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesCNMCarlsbad
DSM → CNM863 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 Carlsbad

Airports in Carlsbad

  • CNM

    Commercial airport

    Cavern City Air Terminal

    Carlsbad · KCNM

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,854 ft

When you land

Things to do in Carlsbad

Carlsbad sits on the Pecos River in southeastern New Mexico, at the western edge of the Permian Basin, and the region’s drilling boom has made Eddy County one of the most productive oil and gas areas in the country. Energy companies, oilfield service firms, pipeline operators and their crews keep local hotels full. Potash mining has been part of the economy since the 1930s, and the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, a deep underground repository east of town, adds a significant federal and contractor presence.

  1. 01

    Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    The Big Room, one of the largest cave chambers in North America, is filled with stalactites and stalagmites, and summer evening programs watch bats spiral out of the natural entrance.

  2. 02

    Guadalupe Mountains National Park

    Just across the Texas line, the park protects Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, and McKittrick Canyon, known for its autumn color.

  3. 03

    Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

    On a hill above town, this park showcases Chihuahuan Desert plants and animals, including Mexican gray wolves, bison, javelinas and birds of prey.

  4. 04

    Pecos River Riverwalk

    Carlsbad’s riverfront offers a sandy beach, walking paths and paddling on a dammed stretch of the Pecos, with pedal boats and kayaks in summer.

  5. 05

    Sitting Bull Falls

    West of town in the Lincoln National Forest, a spring-fed waterfall spills over a desert canyon wall into pools, with picnic areas and short hiking trails.

  6. 06

    Christmas on the Pecos

    From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, evening boat tours cruise past riverfront homes decked out in elaborate holiday lights, a long-running Carlsbad tradition.

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Questions

Des Moines to Carlsbad flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 863 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 18½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Carlsbad use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad?

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

Return flight

Carlsbad to Des Moines

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