Private charter · LAS → DSM
Las Vegas to Des Moines
1,213 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Las Vegas to Des Moines, door to door faster.
Trade about 25½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, 1,213 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
- 1,213 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 25½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Las Vegas
Airports in Las Vegas
LAS
Major airportHarry Reid International Airport
Las Vegas · KLAS
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 14,835 ft
VGT
Commercial airportNorth Las Vegas Airport
Las Vegas · KVGT
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,005 ft
BLD
Commercial airportBoulder City Municipal Airport
Boulder City · KBVU
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,103 ft
HSH
Regional airportHenderson Executive Airport
Las Vegas · KHND
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
Arriving 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
When you land
Things to do in Des Moines
Des Moines is Iowa’s capital and largest city, and one of the country’s leading centers for insurance and financial services. Principal Financial Group, Wellmark and a long list of insurers, banks and agricultural companies have headquarters or major offices here, and state government adds a steady stream of officials and advocates. Every four years the city becomes a focus of national politics during the run-up to the Iowa caucuses, and its downtown has been revitalized with riverfront trails, a sculpture park, restaurants and new housing.
- 01
Iowa State Capitol
Topped by a 23-karat gold leaf dome, the Capitol offers free tours of its ornate chambers, its law library with spiral staircases and, on some tours, the dome itself.
- 02
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
This downtown park displays more than two dozen works by artists such as Jaume Plensa, Keith Haring and Claes Oldenburg, free and open to all.
- 03
Des Moines Art Center
The museum’s building combines wings by three celebrated architects, Eliel Saarinen, I.M. Pei and Richard Meier, and its collection is strong in modern and contemporary art. Admission is free.
- 04
Iowa State Fair
Each August, this classic Midwestern fair draws more than a million visitors for livestock shows, the famous butter cow, concerts and food on a stick.
- 05
Downtown Farmers’ Market
On Saturday mornings from spring through fall, hundreds of vendors line the streets of the Court Avenue district selling produce, baked goods, meats and crafts.
- 06
Principal Riverwalk
This loop of trails, bridges and plazas along the Des Moines River connects downtown with the East Village, with a seasonal ice skating rink in winter.
Questions
Las Vegas to Des Moines flights
How long is a private flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,213 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 25½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines use?
You can depart from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), or Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) and arrive at Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Las Vegas to Des Moines 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 Las Vegas and Des Moines?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Des Moines back to Las Vegas are priced the same way.
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