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Private Jet Charter Des Moines (DSM) to Dubuque (DBQ)

Fly privately from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ), a 262 km (141 nm) flight, from 42m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,100 all-in.

Distance
262 km
Fastest
42m
From
$4,100
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Des Moines to Dubuque?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    50m
    Est. price
    $7,500

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    46m
    Est. price
    $6,900

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    46m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    45m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    45m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    43m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 02m
    Est. price
    $4,100

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Des Moines to Dubuque non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 262 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
1h 10m

about $6,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
52m

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 exteriorVery Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax
6
Time
57m

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
46m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
46m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
45m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Des Moines to Dubuque in local time

Take off from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) at about 10:42 local time, after 42m in the air. Dubuque is on the same time as Des Moines.

Return flight: Dubuque to Des Moines

Empty legs near this route

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Des Moines to Dubuque price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $3,900; August is the dearest at about $4,400.
  1. Dec: about $4,400
  2. Jan: about $4,000
  3. Feb: about $3,900
  4. Mar: about $4,100
  5. Apr: about $4,100
  6. May: about $4,100
  7. Jun: about $4,400
  8. Jul: about $4,400
  9. Aug: about $4,400
  10. Sept: about $4,100
  11. Oct: about $4,100

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Des Moines and Dubuque

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

635private jets at Des Moines International Airport

Busiest on Mondays (21% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Des Moines

  • Ankeny Regional Airport19 km away12 jets

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Des Moines to Dubuque on your date.

Wait for an empty leg

About 16449 empty legs flew between these countries in the past year, usually listed 2 days before departure. Set an alert and decide by Sun 22 Nov: an empty leg can cost up to 75% less.

From, on Tue 24 Nov
$9,400
Empty legs, past year
16449 · listed ~2d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 22m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 50m door to door

You save 2h 28m each, 9h 52m for the group. The jet costs $1,580 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Des Moines to Dubuque cost?

$4,100 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $6,100 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Des Moines International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Dubuque Regional Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureDes Moines International Airport (DSM)Des Moines, United StatesArrivalDubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)Dubuque, United States
Fastest flight time: 42mUp to 19 passengers

Des Moines to Dubuque, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Des Moines to Dubuque cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 262 km flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Dubuque (DBQ) range from about $4,100 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Dubuque by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 42m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Des Moines to Dubuque non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 262 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Des Moines to Dubuque?
Right now our empty-leg board has 5 flights leaving the Des Moines area and 1 arriving in the Dubuque area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Des Moines to Dubuque?
About $6,100 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Des Moines to Dubuque?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $3,900 and August about $4,400. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Des Moines?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Des Moines International Airport (DSM): 635, so DSM is the main private-jet airport for Des Moines. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Des Moines.

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Aircraft for Des Moines to Dubuque

These jets can fly the 262 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Des Moines

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More private jet routes to Dubuque

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Des Moines and private jet charter in Dubuque.

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