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Lawrence, Kansas

Private charter · DSM → LWC

Des Moines to Lawrence

193 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Des Moines to Lawrence, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ 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 Lawrence Municipal Airport in Lawrence, 193 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
193 mi
Flight
—
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesLWCLawrence
DSM → LWC193 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 Lawrence

Airports in Lawrence

  • LWC

    Regional airport

    Lawrence Municipal Airport

    Lawrence · KLWC

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    5,701 ft

  • TOP

    Commercial airport

    Philip Billard Municipal Airport

    Topeka · KTOP

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,099 ft

  • FOE

    Commercial airport

    Topeka Regional Airport

    Topeka · KFOE

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    12,803 ft

  • JCI

    Regional airport

    New Century AirCenter Airport

    New Century · KIXD

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    7,339 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lawrence

Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas, and the university’s research, medical and engineering programs bring faculty, recruiters, visiting scholars and industry partners to town year-round. The city has a history that runs deeper than most college towns: it was founded by antislavery settlers in 1854 and burned during Quantrill’s raid in 1863. Basketball has its own special place here, since James Naismith, the game’s inventor, coached at KU, and his original rules are displayed on campus.

  1. 01

    Allen Fieldhouse

    Named for coach Phog Allen, KU’s historic arena is one of the loudest and most storied venues in college basketball, with the Booth Family Hall of Athletics inside.

  2. 02

    DeBruce Center

    Next to Allen Fieldhouse, this building displays James Naismith’s original 1891 rules of basketball, the founding document of the game.

  3. 03

    Massachusetts Street

    Lawrence’s main street is lined with independent shops, restaurants, bars and music venues, including the historic Granada Theater and the Liberty Hall cinema.

  4. 04

    Spencer Museum of Art

    KU’s art museum holds a broad collection spanning European, American and Asian art, with free admission and frequently changing exhibitions.

  5. 05

    KU Natural History Museum

    Housed in Dyche Hall, the museum is known for its panorama of North American wildlife and fossils from the ancient seas that once covered Kansas.

  6. 06

    Clinton State Park

    On the shore of Clinton Lake west of town, the park has miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, a marina, swimming beaches and campgrounds.

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Questions

Des Moines to Lawrence flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 193 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Lawrence use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC), Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP), or Topeka Regional Airport (FOE). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

Return flight

Lawrence to Des Moines

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