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Des Moines, Iowa

Private charter · BFM → DSM

Mobile to Des Moines

815 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Mobile to Des Moines, door to door faster.

Trade about 17½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Mobile Downtown Airport in Mobile to Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, 815 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
815 mi
Flight
—
Driving
17½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
BFMMobileDSMDes Moines
BFM → DSM815 miles direct

Departing Mobile

Airports in Mobile

  • BFM

    Commercial airport

    Mobile Downtown Airport

    Mobile · KBFM

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    9,618 ft

  • MOB

    Commercial airport

    Mobile Regional Airport

    Mobile · KMOB

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    8,502 ft

  • KCQF

    Regional airport

    H L Sonny Callahan Airport

    Fairhope

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    6,604 ft

  • PGL

    Regional airport

    Trent Lott International Airport

    Pascagoula · KPQL

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    6,501 ft

  • K1R8

    Regional airport

    Bay Minette Municipal Airport

    Bay Minette

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

Arriving 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

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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Questions

Mobile to Des Moines flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 815 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 17½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Mobile to Des Moines use?

You can depart from Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM), Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), or H L Sonny Callahan Airport (KCQF) 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 Mobile 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 Mobile and Des Moines?

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

Return flight

Des Moines to Mobile

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