Fly private between Atlanta and Des Moines from US$13,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM), and from Des Moines (DSM) back to Atlanta (ATL).
The straight-line distance between Atlanta and Des Moines is about 1,195 km (743 miles), or 645 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Atlanta to Des Moines (and Des Moines to Atlanta) ranges from US$13,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$38,500 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 54m | 1h 43m – 2h 05m | US$27,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 54m | US$27,500 – US$38,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 53m | US$30,500 – US$42,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 48m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Atlanta and Des Moines? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Atlanta, United States: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Fulton County Airport Brown Field, Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field, DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta Speedway Airport and Peachtree City Falcon Field.
Des Moines, United States: Des Moines International Airport, Ankeny Regional Airport, Ames Municipal Airport, Perry Municipal Airport, Newton Municipal Airport and Pella Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Atlanta→Des Moines runs about 20 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Des Moines | 12 | 115 min | 93 min | Cessna Citation CJ3 (2), Cessna Citation Sovereign (2), Beech Beechjet (1), Gulfstream G280 (1) |
| Des Moines → Atlanta | 13 | 95 min | — | Learjet 45 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Gulfstream G280 (2), Cessna Citation Sovereign (1) |
25 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Des Moines International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KATL / ATL | KDSM / DSM |
| Longest hard runway | 12,390 ft | 9,004 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,026 ft | 958 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Fulton County Airport Brown Field (5,797 ft, 18 km) · Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (6,295 ft, 45 km) · DeKalb Peachtree Airport (6,001 ft, 29 km) · Atlanta Speedway Airport (5,509 ft, 29 km) · Ankeny Regional Airport (5,500 ft, 19 km) · Ames Municipal Airport (5,701 ft, 51 km) · Perry Municipal Airport (5,500 ft, 53 km) · Newton Municipal Airport (5,600 ft, 55 km)
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
The Atlanta to Des Moines route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$13,000 – US$38,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 54m airborne across the 1,195 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Atlanta–Des Moines departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Atlanta–Des Moines charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Des Moines to Atlanta runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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