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Private charter · DSM → MLB

Des Moines to Melbourne

1,183 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Des Moines to Melbourne, door to door faster.

Trade about 25 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 Melbourne Orlando International Airport in Melbourne, 1,183 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
1,183 mi
Flight
—
Driving
25 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesMLBMelbourne
DSM → MLB1,183 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 Melbourne

Airports in Melbourne

  • MLB

    Commercial airport

    Melbourne Orlando International Airport

    Melbourne · KMLB

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    10,181 ft

  • TIX

    Commercial airport

    Space Coast Regional Airport

    Titusville · KTIX

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    7,319 ft

When you land

Things to do in Melbourne

Melbourne sits at the heart of the Space Coast, where aerospace, defense and high-tech manufacturing anchor the economy. Major defense contractors, aircraft manufacturers and engineering firms operate here, along with a supply chain tied to launches from Cape Canaveral, and Florida Tech brings research and engineering talent to town. Business travelers often split their time between offices in Melbourne and Palm Bay and sites farther north near the Cape.

  1. 01

    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

    North of Melbourne, see Space Shuttle Atlantis, a Saturn V rocket and astronaut exhibits, and check the schedule for launch-viewing opportunities.

  2. 02

    Space Coast Launch Viewing

    With frequent launches from Cape Canaveral, beaches and riverfront parks around the Space Coast offer excellent vantage points to watch rockets lift off.

  3. 03

    Sebastian Inlet State Park

    Known for some of Florida's most consistent surf, the park also offers jetty fishing, snorkeling, camping and a museum on the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet.

  4. 04

    Historic Downtown Melbourne

    Near the Indian River Lagoon, the walkable historic downtown offers restaurants, breweries, shops, the Henegar Center theater and frequent street festivals and art events.

  5. 05

    Brevard Zoo

    Known for its kayak tours through an African wildlife habitat, the zoo also offers giraffe feeding, a treetop ropes and zipline course and native Florida wildlife exhibits.

  6. 06

    Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

    This stretch of beach south of Melbourne Beach is one of the most important sea turtle nesting areas in the Western Hemisphere, with guided turtle walks in summer.

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Questions

Des Moines to Melbourne flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,183 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 25 hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Melbourne use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) or Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

Return flight

Melbourne to Des Moines

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