Bluebird
Kanab, Utah

Private charter · DSM → KNB

Des Moines to Kanab

1,054 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

Photo: P199 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Price your flight from Des Moines to Kanab

Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Des Moines to Kanab, 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 Kanab Municipal Airport in Kanab, 1,054 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
1,054 mi
Flight
—
Driving
22½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesKNBKanab
DSM → KNB1,054 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 Kanab

Airports in Kanab

  • KNB

    Regional airport

    Kanab Municipal Airport

    Kanab · KKNB

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,200 ft

  • KAZC

    Regional airport

    Colorado City Municipal Airport

    Colorado City

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,300 ft

When you land

Things to do in Kanab

Kanab is a small town in southern Utah that sits at the center of an extraordinary circle of public lands. Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks, the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Vermilion Cliffs National Monument are all within reach. The town’s history includes decades as a filming location for Hollywood westerns, and today its economy revolves around tourism, outfitters and Best Friends Animal Society’s large animal sanctuary.

  1. 01

    Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

    In Angel Canyon north of town, the country’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary offers free guided tours, volunteer opportunities and cottages for overnight stays.

  2. 02

    The Wave

    This famous swirling sandstone formation in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument requires a permit, awarded by lottery, and makes a memorable hike.

  3. 03

    Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

    West of town, sand dunes with a distinctive pink hue formed from eroded Navajo sandstone are popular for off-roading, sandboarding and sunset walks.

  4. 04

    Zion–Mount Carmel Highway

    About 30 miles northwest, the road into Zion’s east entrance passes checkerboard sandstone and a historic mile-long tunnel before switchbacking down into the main canyon.

  5. 05

    Peek-a-boo Slot Canyon

    Just north of town, this short, sculpted slot canyon is reached by sandy off-road tracks, and local outfitters run guided tours in high-clearance vehicles.

  6. 06

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    About an hour and a half north, Bryce is known for its amphitheaters of colorful hoodoos, sunrise overlooks and trails that wind down among the spires.

Explore Kanab charter

Questions

Des Moines to Kanab flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,054 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 22½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Kanab use?

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

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

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

Return flight

Kanab to Des Moines

More flights from Des Moines

More flights to Kanab

Explore Des Moines private charter and Kanab private charter, airports and things to do. Arriving at Kanab Municipal Airport (KNB).

Des Moines to Kanab, 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