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Charlottesville, Virginia

Private charter · DSM → CHO

Des Moines to Charlottesville

839 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

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The trip

Des Moines to Charlottesville, door to door faster.

Trade about 18 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 Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in Charlottesville, 839 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
839 mi
Flight
—
Driving
18 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesCHOCharlottesville
DSM → CHO839 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 Charlottesville

Airports in Charlottesville

  • CHO

    Commercial airport

    Charlottesville Albemarle Airport

    Charlottesville · KCHO

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    6,801 ft

  • SHD

    Commercial airport

    Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    Weyers Cave · KSHD

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

When you land

Things to do in Charlottesville

Charlottesville is the home of the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson, whose Academical Village and nearby Monticello together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university and UVA Health are the region’s largest employers, joined by defense and intelligence agencies, biotechnology and a growing number of startups. The countryside around the city is horse and wine country, dotted with historic estates, and James Madison’s Montpelier and James Monroe’s Highland are close by.

  1. 01

    Monticello

    Thomas Jefferson’s hilltop home and plantation offers guided house tours, gardens and exhibitions that examine both his ideas and the lives of the people he enslaved.

  2. 02

    University of Virginia Academical Village

    Jefferson’s original university design surrounds the Lawn, a terraced green anchored by the domed Rotunda, with pavilions and student rooms still in use today.

  3. 03

    Downtown Mall

    One of the longest pedestrian malls in the country, this brick-paved street is lined with restaurants, shops, galleries and the historic Paramount Theater.

  4. 04

    Monticello Wine Trail

    Dozens of wineries surround Charlottesville, many with views of the Blue Ridge, and the region is known for Viognier, Cabernet Franc and Bordeaux-style blends.

  5. 05

    Shenandoah National Park

    About 30 minutes west, Skyline Drive follows the crest of the Blue Ridge, with overlooks, waterfalls and trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail.

  6. 06

    James Madison’s Montpelier

    In Orange County, the restored home of the fourth president offers house tours, archaeology and exhibits on the Constitution and on the enslaved community that lived there.

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Questions

Des Moines to Charlottesville flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 839 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 18 hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) or Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

Return flight

Charlottesville to Des Moines

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