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Des Moines, Iowa

Private charter · IAD → DSM

Washington to Des Moines

872 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Washington to Des Moines, door to door faster.

Trade about 18½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Washington Dulles International Airport in Washington to Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, 872 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
872 mi
Flight
—
Driving
18½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
IADWashingtonDSMDes Moines
IAD → DSM872 miles direct

Departing Washington

Airports in Washington

  • IAD

    Major airport

    Washington Dulles International Airport

    Dulles · KIAD

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    11,500 ft

  • DCA

    Major airport

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    Washington · KDCA

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    7,169 ft

  • BWI

    Major airport

    Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    Baltimore · KBWI

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    10,503 ft

  • MNZ

    Commercial airport

    Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field

    Manassas · KHEF

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    6,200 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

Washington to Des Moines flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 872 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 18½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Washington to Des Moines use?

You can depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), or Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 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 Washington 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 Washington and Des Moines?

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

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Des Moines to Washington

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