Private Jet Charter Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego (SAN)

Fly privately from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), a 2,294 km (1,239 nm) flight, from 2h 59m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,400 all-in.

Distance: 2,294 km
Fastest: 2h 59m
From: $13,400
Non-stop sizes: 6

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Which private jet is right for Des Moines to San Diego?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
5h 14m
Est. price
$19,400
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
3h 40m
Est. price
$17,100
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
3h 36m
Est. price
$21,500
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 32m
Est. price
$34,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 25m
Est. price
$32,100
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
3h 13m
Est. price
$47,500
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
5h 54m
Est. price
$13,400
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	5h 14m	Fuel stop	$19,400$15,100 – $23,600	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	3h 40m	Non-stop	$17,100$12,900 – $21,200	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	3h 36m	Non-stop	$21,500$15,400 – $27,600	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 32m	Non-stop	$34,300$25,500 – $43,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 25m	Non-stop	$32,100$24,700 – $39,400	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	3h 13m	Non-stop	$47,500$37,300 – $57,700	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	5h 54m	Non-stop	$13,400$11,300 – $15,500	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 San Diego non-stop

100 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,294 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax: 5
Time: 4h 46m
Range: 3,056km

about $18,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 52m
Range: 2,880km

about $21,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 33m
Range: 3,150km

about $27,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 3h 11m
Range: 6,300km

about $39,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 30m
Range: 6,075km

about $43,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 3h 28m
Range: 12,040km

about $57,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Des Moines to San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) at about 10:59 local time, after 2h 59m in the air. San Diego is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

Return flight: San Diego to Des Moines

Empty legs near this route

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Des Moines to San Diego price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $12,500; July is the dearest at about $14,600.

$14kDec: about $14,400
$13kJan: about $12,900
$13kFeb: about $12,500
$13kMar: about $13,300
$13kApr: about $13,300
$13kMay: about $13,300
$15kJun: about $14,500
$15kJul: about $14,600
$15kAug: about $14,500
$13kSept: about $13,300
$13kOct: about $13,300

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 San Diego

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

632private jets at Des Moines International Airport

Busiest on Mondays (19% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Des Moines

Ankeny Regional Airport19 km away11 jets

Arrival

808private jets at San Diego International Airport

Busiest on Mondays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near San Diego

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)45 km away1,016 jets
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF)10 km away135 jets
Gillespie Field (SEE)23 km away105 jets
Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM)27 km away42 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 San Diego on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $19,950
Empty legs, past year: 16116 · listed ~2d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$5,300

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 22m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 26m door to door

You save 2h 5m each, 8h 19m for the group. The jet costs $3,190 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 San Diego cost?

$13,400 – $57,700

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $24,700 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
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 San Diego International 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 States ArrivalSan Diego International Airport (SAN)San Diego, United States

Fastest flight time: 2h 59mUp to 19 passengers

Des Moines to San Diego, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 2,294 km flight from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego (SAN) range from about $13,400 in the turboprops category to around $57,700 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 San Diego by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 59m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Des Moines to San Diego non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,294 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

Can I book an empty leg from Des Moines to San Diego?

Right now our empty-leg board has 5 flights leaving the Des Moines area and 7 arriving in the San Diego 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 San Diego?

About $24,700 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 San Diego?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $12,500 and July about $14,600. 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): 632, 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.

Which airport do private jets use most near San Diego?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD): 1,016, 45 km from SAN. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Diego.

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Aircraft for Des Moines to San Diego

These jets can fly the 2,294 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km range Nextant 400XTi3,480 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range Gulfstream G60012,220 km range

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

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