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Salina, Kansas

Private charter · DSM → SLN

Des Moines to Salina

284 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Des Moines to Salina, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ 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 Salina Municipal Airport in Salina, 284 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
284 mi
Flight
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Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesSLNSalina
DSM → SLN284 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 Salina

Airports in Salina

  • SLN

    Commercial airport

    Salina Municipal Airport

    Salina · KSLN

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    12,301 ft

When you land

Things to do in Salina

Salina sits where I-70 meets I-135 in the middle of Kansas, which has made it a natural center for manufacturing, distribution and agriculture. Great Plains Manufacturing, part of Kubota, builds farm and landscaping equipment here, and food processing, regional healthcare and wholesale trade all have a strong presence. The former Schilling Air Force Base, now Salina Regional Airport and the Kansas State University Salina aerospace campus, gives the city one of the longest runways in the state, and Steve Fossett launched his record-setting solo flight around the world from here in 2005.

  1. 01

    Rolling Hills Zoo

    West of Salina, this zoo shows animals from around the world in natural habitats across rolling grassland, along with a wildlife museum on site.

  2. 02

    Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts

    A beautifully restored 1931 movie palace downtown, the Stiefel hosts touring concerts, comedy, Broadway shows and the Salina Symphony.

  3. 03

    Smoky Hill Museum

    Housed in a former post office, Salina’s history museum shows how the region developed, with hands-on exhibits for children and rotating displays.

  4. 04

    Lindsborg

    About 20 miles south, “Little Sweden” is known for painted wooden Dala horses, Swedish bakeries, art galleries and Bethany College’s long musical tradition.

  5. 05

    Mushroom Rock State Park

    One of the smallest state parks in Kansas protects giant sandstone formations shaped like mushrooms, once used as landmarks by pioneers on the Smoky Hill Trail.

  6. 06

    Kanopolis State Park

    The first state park in Kansas includes a reservoir for boating and fishing and trails through the canyons and sandstone bluffs of Horsethief Canyon.

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Questions

Des Moines to Salina flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 284 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Salina use?

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

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

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

Return flight

Salina to Des Moines

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