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Des Moines, Iowa

Private charter · PHL → DSM

Philadelphia to Des Moines

970 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

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The trip

Philadelphia to Des Moines, door to door faster.

Trade about 20½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia to Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, 970 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
970 mi
Flight
—
Driving
20½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
PHLPhiladelphiaDSMDes Moines
PHL → DSM970 miles direct

Departing Philadelphia

Airports in Philadelphia

  • PHL

    Major airport

    Philadelphia International Airport

    Philadelphia · KPHL

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    12,000 ft

  • PNE

    Commercial airport

    Northeast Philadelphia Airport

    Philadelphia · KPNE

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    7,000 ft

  • TTN

    Commercial airport

    Trenton Mercer Airport

    Ewing Township · KTTN

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    6,006 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

Philadelphia to Des Moines flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 970 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 20½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines use?

You can depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), or Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Des Moines?

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

Return flight

Des Moines to Philadelphia

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