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Yuma, Arizona

Private charter · DSM → YUM

Des Moines to Yuma

1,303 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

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The trip

Des Moines to Yuma, door to door faster.

Trade about 27½ 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 Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Yuma, 1,303 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
1,303 mi
Flight
—
Driving
27½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesYUMYuma
DSM → YUM1,303 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 Yuma

Airports in Yuma

  • YUM

    Commercial airport

    Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

    Yuma · KNYL

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    13,300 ft

When you land

Things to do in Yuma

Yuma sits on the Colorado River near where Arizona meets California and Mexico, and its irrigated fields make it the center of America’s winter lettuce and leafy green production. From November through March, growers, packers, shippers and buyers fill local hotels as the harvest moves through the valley. The military is the other pillar of the economy: Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is home to F-35B squadrons, and the Army’s Yuma Proving Ground tests equipment in the desert to the north. Border trade through San Luis and a large population of winter visitors round things out.

  1. 01

    Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

    Cells carved into the bluff, a guard tower and a museum tell the story of the prison that held outlaws on the Colorado River from 1876 until 1909.

  2. 02

    Colorado River State Historic Park

    Once a U.S. Army quartermaster depot that supplied forts across the Southwest, this riverside park explores the history of the river crossing and the region’s water.

  3. 03

    Imperial Sand Dunes

    West of town across the California line, these towering dunes are a major off-roading destination and have appeared in several films, including a Star Wars movie.

  4. 04

    Martha’s Gardens Medjool Date Farm

    This working date farm southeast of town offers tours of its palm groves and a shop known for date shakes and fresh Medjools during the season.

  5. 05

    Historic Downtown Yuma

    Main Street’s restored buildings house restaurants, breweries, shops and the historic Yuma Theatre, a short walk from the riverfront and Gateway Park.

  6. 06

    Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

    North of town along the Colorado River, this refuge protects marshes and backwaters that attract waterfowl and migrating birds, with scenic overlooks and paddling routes.

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Questions

Des Moines to Yuma flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,303 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 27½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Yuma use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

Return flight

Yuma to Des Moines

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Explore Des Moines private charter and Yuma private charter, airports and things to do. Arriving at Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM).

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