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Private charter · DSM → LKP

Des Moines to Lake Placid

1,012 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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1

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The trip

Des Moines to Lake Placid, door to door faster.

Trade about 21½ 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 Lake Placid Airport in Lake Placid, 1,012 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
1,012 mi
Flight
—
Driving
21½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesLKPLake Placid
DSM → LKP1,012 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 Lake Placid

Airports in Lake Placid

  • LKP

    Regional airport

    Lake Placid Airport

    Lake Placid · KLKP

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    4,196 ft

  • SLK

    Commercial airport

    Adirondack Regional Airport

    Saranac Lake · KSLK

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    6,573 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lake Placid

Lake Placid is the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks and one of the few places in the world to have hosted the Winter Olympics twice, in 1932 and 1980. That Olympic legacy still defines the village, with training facilities, ski jumps, a bobsled track and arenas that continue to host international competitions. Main Street runs along Mirror Lake with outfitters, restaurants and shops, while rustic great camps and lakeside lodges serve visitors who come for skiing, hiking, paddling and fishing.

  1. 01

    Whiteface Mountain

    The Olympic alpine venue offers the greatest vertical drop in the Northeast, and in summer the Veterans Memorial Highway climbs nearly to the summit for views across the High Peaks.

  2. 02

    Lake Placid Olympic Museum

    Inside the Olympic Center, the museum tells the story of the 1932 and 1980 Games, including the Miracle on Ice, when the U.S. hockey team defeated the Soviet Union.

  3. 03

    Olympic Jumping Complex

    Visitors can ride up to the top of the ski jump towers for views over the mountains and, in season, watch athletes train on the jumps.

  4. 04

    Mount Van Hoevenberg

    The Olympic sliding center offers rides on a bobsled with a professional pilot, along with Nordic skiing and snowshoeing on trails through the forest.

  5. 05

    Mirror Lake

    The small lake along Main Street is ideal for paddling and swimming in summer, and in winter it hosts skating, a toboggan chute and dog sledding on the ice.

  6. 06

    High Falls Gorge

    Along the Ausable River near Wilmington, walkways and bridges lead past a series of waterfalls cutting through ancient granite, with trails open year-round.

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Questions

Des Moines to Lake Placid flights

How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Lake Placid?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,012 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 21½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Lake Placid use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Lake Placid Airport (LKP) or Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid?

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

Return flight

Lake Placid to Des Moines

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