Private charter between Sioux Falls and Des Moines starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM) and Des Moines to Sioux Falls — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Sioux Falls to Des Moines is roughly 340 kilometres — 211 miles, or 184 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Sioux Falls–Des Moines spans US$10,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 05m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 02m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 52 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 51 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 50 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Sioux Falls–Des Moines charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Sioux Falls, United States: Sioux Falls Regional Airport and Madison Municipal Airport.
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 12:00 UTC.
Des Moines→Sioux Falls runs about 6 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls → Des Moines | 83 | 37 min | 30 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (38), Cessna Citation Latitude (28), Cessna Citation Mustang (6), Cessna Citation CJ4 (2) |
| Des Moines → Sioux Falls | 58 | 43 min | — | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (24), Cessna Citation Latitude (17), Cessna Citation XLS (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
141 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
141 business-aviation flights were tracked between Sioux Falls and Des Moines from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 2.7 a week, on 63 separate days.
53% were jets and 47% turboprops. 83 flights set out from the Sioux Falls side and 58 from the Des Moines side.
Busiest full month: June 2026 (32 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) – 141 flights |
| Des Moines | Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – 140 flights; Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Sioux Falls Regional Airport | Des Moines International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KFSD / FSD | KDSM / DSM |
| Longest hard runway | 9,000 ft | 9,004 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,429 ft | 958 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Sioux Falls to Des Moines can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Sioux Falls Regional Airport has 9,000 ft and Des Moines International Airport 9,004 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 340 km.
Alternates within range: Madison Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 55 km) · Quentin Aanenson Airfield - Luverne Municipal Airport (4,200 ft, 42 km) · Pipestone Municipal Airport (4,306 ft, 57 km) · Wings on the Prairie Airport · 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)
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 1h 05m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Demand on Sioux Falls–Des Moines comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 05m gate to gate over 340 km (211 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Sioux Falls–Des Moines charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 141 business-aviation flights between Sioux Falls and Des Moines – about 2.7 a week, flown on 63 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and June 2026 the busiest full month (32 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) – 141 flights on the Sioux Falls side, and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – 140 flights; Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) – 1 flights on the Des Moines side.
53% of the tracked flights were jets and 47% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beechcraft Super King Air 350.
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