Private charter · DSM → LRU
Des Moines to Las Cruces
970 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
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Trade about 20½ 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 Las Cruces International Airport in Las Cruces, 970 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
- 970 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 20½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Des Moines
Airports in Des Moines
DSM
Major airportDes Moines International Airport
Des Moines · KDSM
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,004 ft
KIKV
Regional airportAnkeny Regional Airport
Ankeny
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
AMW
Regional airportAmes Municipal Airport
Ames · KAMW
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,701 ft
Arriving Las Cruces
Airports in Las Cruces
LRU
Commercial airportLas Cruces International Airport
Las Cruces · KLRU
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,506 ft
When you land
Things to do in Las Cruces
Las Cruces is New Mexico’s second-largest city, set in the fertile Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande beneath the jagged spires of the Organ Mountains. New Mexico State University is a major employer, and the surrounding desert is one of the country’s most important testing grounds: White Sands Missile Range, NASA’s White Sands Test Facility and Spaceport America all lie within reach. Agriculture remains central, with vast pecan orchards lining the river and the chile fields of Hatch just up the valley, and a mild, sunny climate has made the city a popular place to retire.
- 01
Old Mesilla
The historic plaza of this small town on the edge of Las Cruces is surrounded by adobe shops and restaurants and the Basilica of San Albino, with a long history in the borderlands.
- 02
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
East of town, the needle-like Organ Mountains rise above desert trails such as Dripping Springs, which leads to the ruins of a historic mountain resort and sanatorium.
- 03
White Sands National Park
About an hour northeast, rolling dunes of white gypsum sand cover a vast area, ideal for walking, sledding on the dunes and watching sunset over the Tularosa Basin.
- 04
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
This large museum on the east side of the city presents 3,000 years of agriculture in New Mexico, with livestock barns, historic equipment and demonstrations.
- 05
Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
Held along downtown’s Main Street, this long-running market brings together growers, bakers, chile vendors and craftspeople, with locally grown pecans among the favorites.
- 06
Hatch
About 40 miles up the Rio Grande, this farming village calls itself the Chile Capital of the World, with roadside stands selling ristras, roasted chile and dried pods.
Questions
Des Moines to Las Cruces flights
How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Las Cruces?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 970 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 20½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Las Cruces use?
You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Las Cruces International Airport (LRU). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Las Cruces back to Des Moines are priced the same way.
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Las Cruces to Des Moines
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