Bluebird
Erie, Pennsylvania

Private charter · DSM → ERI

Des Moines to Erie

695 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

Photo: User:Cards84664 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Price your flight from Des Moines to Erie

Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Des Moines to Erie, door to door faster.

Trade about 15 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 Erie International Tom Ridge Field in Erie, 695 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
695 mi
Flight
—
Driving
15 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesERIErie
DSM → ERI695 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 Erie

Airports in Erie

  • ERI

    Commercial airport

    Erie International Tom Ridge Field

    Erie · KERI

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    8,420 ft

When you land

Things to do in Erie

Erie is Pennsylvania’s only port on the Great Lakes, a manufacturing city on Lake Erie whose economy has long included locomotives, plastics, metal parts and insurance, with Erie Insurance headquartered downtown. Health care, higher education at Gannon University, Penn State Behrend and Mercyhurst, and tourism round out the local economy. The city also has deep naval history, as the place where Oliver Hazard Perry’s fleet was built for the War of 1812.

  1. 01

    Presque Isle State Park

    A curving sandy peninsula reaches into Lake Erie with miles of swimming beaches, a lighthouse, bike paths, birding and some of the best sunsets in Pennsylvania.

  2. 02

    Erie Maritime Museum

    The museum tells the story of the Battle of Lake Erie and is home to the U.S. Brig Niagara, a reconstruction of Perry’s relief flagship that still sails.

  3. 03

    Waldameer Park and Water World

    A family amusement park at the entrance to Presque Isle, known for its classic wooden roller coasters, a Ferris wheel overlooking the lake and a water park.

  4. 04

    Lake Erie Wine Country

    East of the city, the vineyards of the Lake Erie shore grow grapes for wine and juice, with dozens of tasting rooms stretching into western New York.

  5. 05

    Bicentennial Tower

    At the foot of State Street on Dobbins Landing, this observation tower offers views over the bay, the Presque Isle peninsula and the city.

  6. 06

    Tom Ridge Environmental Center

    At the entrance to Presque Isle, this center has exhibits on the peninsula’s ecology, a large-format theater and an observation tower over the park.

Explore Erie charter

Questions

Des Moines to Erie flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 695 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 15 hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Erie use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

Return flight

Erie to Des Moines

More flights from Des Moines

More flights to Erie

Explore Des Moines private charter and Erie private charter, airports and things to do. Arriving at Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI).

Des Moines to Erie, on your schedule

Choose your departure time and see a price for the whole aircraft. Bring up to 1 passengers for the same price.

Get an instant price