Private charter · DSM → RUT
Des Moines to Manchester
1,060 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Des Moines to Manchester, 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 Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport in Manchester, 1,060 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
- 1,060 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 22½ 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 Manchester
Airports in Manchester
RUT
Commercial airportRutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport
Rutland · KRUT
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,304 ft
GFL
Commercial airportFloyd Bennett Memorial Airport
Glens Falls · KGFL
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Manchester
Manchester is a southern Vermont resort town in the valley between the Taconic Range and the Green Mountains, where grand summer homes and inns have drawn visitors since the 19th century. Manchester Village, with its marble sidewalks and the Equinox resort, sits beside Manchester Center’s designer outlets, bookstores and restaurants. The town is also the home of Orvis, whose flagship store and fly-fishing school trace back to 1856, and the American Museum of Fly Fishing.
- 01
Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home
Robert Todd Lincoln’s Georgian Revival summer home stands on a 400-acre estate with formal gardens, walking trails, a working goat dairy and a restored Pullman car.
- 02
The Equinox
This historic resort on the Manchester Village green has welcomed guests since the 18th century and offers golf, a spa and activities such as falconry and archery.
- 03
American Museum of Fly Fishing
Next to the Orvis flagship store, the museum displays rods, reels and flies belonging to famous anglers and presidents, telling the history of the sport.
- 04
Mount Equinox
The highest peak in the Taconic Range rises above town, with a steep summit trail and, on its slopes, a monastery of Carthusian monks who own much of the mountain.
- 05
Stratton Mountain Resort
About 25 minutes away, Stratton offers skiing and snowboarding with a pedestrian base village, along with golf, hiking and tennis in summer.
- 06
Southern Vermont Arts Center
On a hillside estate just outside town, the center presents exhibitions of regional and national art, a sculpture garden and concerts and lectures.
Questions
Des Moines to Manchester flights
How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Manchester?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,060 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 22½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Manchester use?
You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) or Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Manchester 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 Manchester?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Manchester back to Des Moines are priced the same way.
Return flight
Manchester to Des Moines
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