Private Jet Charter Island Lake (YIV) to Des Moines (DSM)

Fly privately from Island Lake Airport (YIV) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), a 1,372 km (741 nm) flight, from 1h 57m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $8,700 all-in.

Distance: 1,372 km
Fastest: 1h 57m
From: $8,700
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Island Lake to Des Moines?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
2h 42m
Est. price
$12,900
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
2h 21m
Est. price
$12,100
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
2h 19m
Est. price
$16,400
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
2h 16m
Est. price
$25,600
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
2h 12m
Est. price
$23,900
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
2h 05m
Est. price
$34,900
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
3h 41m
Est. price
$8,700
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	2h 42m	Non-stop	$12,900$8,700 – $17,100	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	2h 21m	Non-stop	$12,100$8,600 – $15,600	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	2h 19m	Non-stop	$16,400$10,200 – $22,500	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	2h 16m	Non-stop	$25,600$16,800 – $34,300	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	2h 12m	Non-stop	$23,900$16,600 – $31,200	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 05m	Non-stop	$34,900$24,700 – $45,100	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	3h 41m	Non-stop	$8,700$6,600 – $10,800	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 Island Lake to Des Moines non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,372 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 4h 26m
Range: 1,700km

about $10,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 2h 51m
Range: 2,450km

about $15,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 2h 58m
Range: 2,161km

about $17,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 17m
Range: 3,150km

about $22,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 04m
Range: 6,300km

about $31,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 2h 15m
Range: 6,075km

about $34,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Island Lake to Des Moines in local time

Take off from Island Lake Airport (YIV) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at about 10:57 local time, after 1h 57m in the air. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Island Lake.

Return flight: Des Moines to Island Lake

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Island Lake to Des Moines price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $8,100; August is the dearest at about $9,500.

$9.3kDec: about $9,300
$8.4kJan: about $8,400
$8.1kFeb: about $8,100
$8.6kMar: about $8,600
$8.6kApr: about $8,600
$8.6kMay: about $8,600
$9.4kJun: about $9,400
$9.5kJul: about $9,500
$9.5kAug: about $9,500
$8.6kSept: about $8,600
$8.7kOct: about $8,700

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 Island Lake and Des Moines

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

Arrival

635private 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

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.

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Our read of the market for Island Lake to Des Moines 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: $14,650
Empty legs, past year: 266 · listed ~3d 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

$3,900

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 21m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 16m door to door

You save 1h 55m each, 7h 38m for the group. The jet costs $2,960 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 Island Lake to Des Moines cost?

$8,700 – $45,100

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $15,200 (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 Island Lake Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Des Moines International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureIsland Lake Airport (YIV)Island Lake, Canada ArrivalDes Moines International Airport (DSM)Des Moines, United States

Fastest flight time: 1h 57mUp to 19 passengers

Island Lake to Des Moines, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 1,372 km flight from Island Lake (YIV) to Des Moines (DSM) range from about $8,700 in the turboprops category to around $45,100 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 Island Lake to Des Moines by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 57m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Island Lake to Des Moines non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,372 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Island Lake to Des Moines?

Right now our empty-leg board has 0 flights leaving the Island Lake area and 4 arriving in the Des Moines 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 Island Lake to Des Moines?

About $15,200 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 Island Lake to Des Moines?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $8,100 and August about $9,500. 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 Island Lake to Des Moines

These jets can fly the 1,372 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier 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 Island Lake

Island Lake → Winnipeg (YWG)473 km Island Lake → Saskatoon (YXE)826 km Island Lake → Minneapolis (MSP)1,004 km Island Lake → Edmonton (YEG)1,247 km Island Lake → Milwaukee (MKE)1,310 km Island Lake → Calgary (YYC)1,341 km Island Lake → Grand Rapids (GRR)1,392 km Island Lake → Omaha (OMA)1,399 km Island Lake → Chicago (ORD)1,412 km Island Lake → Chicago (MDW)1,436 km Island Lake → Detroit (DTW)1,539 km Island Lake → Toronto (YYZ)1,573 km

More private jet routes to Des Moines

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