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Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Private charter · DSM → LNS

Des Moines to Lancaster

911 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Des Moines to Lancaster, door to door faster.

Trade about 19½ 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 Lancaster Airport in Lancaster, 911 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
911 mi
Flight
—
Driving
19½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesLNSLancaster
DSM → LNS911 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 Lancaster

Airports in Lancaster

  • LNS

    Commercial airport

    Lancaster Airport

    Lancaster · KLNS

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    6,933 ft

  • MDT

    Commercial airport

    Harrisburg International Airport

    Harrisburg · KMDT

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    10,001 ft

  • RDG

    Commercial airport

    Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)

    Reading · KRDG

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    6,350 ft

  • CTH

    Regional airport

    Chester County G O Carlson Airport

    Coatesville · KMQS

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,400 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lancaster

Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the United States and the center of Lancaster County, known around the world for its Amish and Mennonite communities and some of the most productive farmland in the country. The city has a restored downtown of brick row houses, galleries, restaurants and Central Market, while the county’s economy combines agriculture, manufacturing, health care through Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, and a large tourism industry centered on Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

  1. 01

    Lancaster Central Market

    Operating since the 1700s, Central Market is one of the oldest farmers markets in the country, with Amish and Mennonite vendors selling produce, baked goods and meats.

  2. 02

    Amish Farm and House

    Guided tours of a working farm and a furnished farmhouse introduce visitors to Amish customs, traditions and ways of life in the surrounding countryside.

  3. 03

    Strasburg Rail Road

    America’s oldest operating short-line railroad runs steam excursions through Amish farmland, across from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and its collection of locomotives.

  4. 04

    Sight and Sound Theatres

    This large theater near Strasburg stages elaborate biblical productions with live animals, big sets and a large cast that draw audiences from around the region.

  5. 05

    Wheatland

    The home of James Buchanan, the only president from Pennsylvania, is open for guided tours of the restored house and grounds on the edge of the city.

  6. 06

    Lititz

    This small Moravian town north of Lancaster has a charming main street, the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, one of the oldest in America, and the Wilbur Chocolate store.

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Questions

Des Moines to Lancaster flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 911 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 19½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Lancaster use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Lancaster Airport (LNS), Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), or Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

Return flight

Lancaster to Des Moines

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