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Private Jet Charter Thunder Bay (YQT) to Des Moines (DSM)

Fly privately from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), a 833 km (450 nm) flight, from 1h 20m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,500 all-in.

Distance
833 km
Fastest
1h 20m
From
$6,500
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Thunder Bay to Des Moines?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    1h 47m
    Est. price
    $10,100

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    1h 35m
    Est. price
    $9,400

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    1h 34m
    Est. price
    $13,400

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    1h 32m
    Est. price
    $20,500

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    1h 30m
    Est. price
    $19,400

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    1h 25m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    2h 24m
    Est. price
    $6,500

    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 Thunder Bay to Des Moines non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 833 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
2h 51m

about $8,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 53m

about $12,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 57m

about $14,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
1h 32m

about $19,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
1h 33m

about $26,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
1h 32m

about $29,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Thunder Bay to Des Moines in local time

Take off from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at about 10:20 local time, after 1h 20m in the air. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Thunder Bay.

Return flight: Des Moines to Thunder Bay

Empty legs near this route

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Thunder Bay 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 $6,100; August is the dearest at about $7,000.
  1. Dec: about $6,900
  2. Jan: about $6,300
  3. Feb: about $6,100
  4. Mar: about $6,400
  5. Apr: about $6,400
  6. May: about $6,400
  7. Jun: about $7,000
  8. Jul: about $7,000
  9. Aug: about $7,000
  10. Sept: about $6,400
  11. Oct: about $6,400

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 Thunder Bay 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.

Departure

40private jets at Thunder Bay International Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

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

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 Thunder Bay to Des Moines on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$12,150
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

4

Private jet

$3,230

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 23m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 34m door to door

You save 2h 11m each, 8h 43m for the group. The jet costs $2,250 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 Thunder Bay to Des Moines cost?

$6,500 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $10,800 (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 Thunder Bay International 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.
DepartureThunder Bay International Airport (YQT)Thunder Bay, CanadaArrivalDes Moines International Airport (DSM)Des Moines, United States
Fastest flight time: 1h 20mUp to 19 passengers

Thunder Bay to Des Moines, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Thunder Bay to Des Moines cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 833 km flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Des Moines (DSM) range from about $6,500 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 Thunder Bay to Des Moines by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 20m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Thunder Bay 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 833 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Thunder Bay to Des Moines?
Right now our empty-leg board has 0 flights leaving the Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay to Des Moines?
About $10,800 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 Thunder Bay to Des Moines?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $6,100 and August about $7,000. 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 Thunder Bay?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT): 40, so YQT is the main private-jet airport for Thunder Bay. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Thunder Bay.
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.

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Aircraft for Thunder Bay to Des Moines

These jets can fly the 833 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.

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More private jet routes to Des Moines

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

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