Appleton, Wisconsin

Private charter · DSM → ATW

Des Moines to Appleton

321 miles, about 1 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Des Moines to Appleton, door to door faster.

Trade about 7 hours on the road for about 1 hr 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Appleton International Airport in Appleton, 321 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
321 mi
Flight
1 hr 50 min
Driving
7 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
DSMDes MoinesATWAppleton
DSM → ATW321 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Des Moines

Airports in Des Moines

  • DSM

    Major airport

    Des Moines International Airport

    Des Moines · KDSM

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    9,004 ft

  • KIKV

    Regional airport

    Ankeny Regional Airport

    Ankeny

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • AMW

    Regional airport

    Ames Municipal Airport

    Ames · KAMW

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,701 ft

Arriving Appleton

Airports in Appleton

  • ATW

    Commercial airport

    Appleton International Airport

    Appleton · KATW

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    8,003 ft

  • GRB

    Commercial airport

    Austin Straubel International Airport

    Green Bay · KGRB

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    8,700 ft

  • OSH

    Commercial airport

    Wittman Regional Airport

    Oshkosh · KOSH

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    8,002 ft

  • CLI

    Regional airport

    Clintonville Municipal Airport

    Clintonville · KCLI

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,599 ft

When you land

Things to do in Appleton

Appleton is the largest of the Fox Cities, a string of communities along the Fox River between Lake Winnebago and Green Bay that grew rich on paper mills powered by the river’s falls. Paper and packaging remain important, joined today by financial services, printing, manufacturing, healthcare and specialty trucks and equipment built in nearby Oshkosh. Lawrence University, a respected liberal arts college and conservatory, sits on the river bluff downtown, and Harry Houdini spent part of his childhood here.

  1. 01

    Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

    Downtown Appleton’s performing arts center hosts touring Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and dance throughout the year in a modern theater on College Avenue.

  2. 02

    History Museum at the Castle

    In a former Masonic temple downtown, this museum covers local history and Harry Houdini’s Appleton roots, including exhibits on his escapes and illusions.

  3. 03

    Hearthstone Historic House Museum

    This 1882 Victorian home was the first residence in the world lit by a central hydroelectric station, and tours highlight its original fixtures and woodwork.

  4. 04

    EAA Aviation Museum

    In nearby Oshkosh, this museum displays historic and homebuilt aircraft, warbirds and space artifacts, and it sits at the center of the annual AirVenture fly-in.

  5. 05

    Fox River Trails

    Paved trails and bridges follow the river through Appleton and neighboring towns, passing historic locks, old mill sites and riverfront parks.

  6. 06

    Paper Discovery Center

    In a former paper mill on the Fox River, this hands-on museum explains how paper is made and the industry’s role in building the Fox Cities.

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Questions

Des Moines to Appleton flights

How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Appleton?

About 1 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 321 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7 hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Appleton use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Appleton International Airport (ATW), Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), or Wittman Regional Airport (OSH). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Appleton cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Des Moines and Appleton?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Appleton back to Des Moines are priced the same way.

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