Bemidji, Minnesota

Private charter · DSM → BJI

Des Moines to Bemidji

418 miles, about 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Des Moines to Bemidji, door to door faster.

Trade about 9 hours on the road for about 2 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Bemidji Regional Airport in Bemidji, 418 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
418 mi
Flight
2 hr 25 min
Driving
9 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
DSMDes MoinesBJIBemidji
DSM → BJI418 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 20 min

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 Bemidji

Airports in Bemidji

  • BJI

    Commercial airport

    Bemidji Regional Airport

    Bemidji · KBJI

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    7,004 ft

  • K7Y4

    Regional airport

    Bagley Municipal Airport

    Bagley

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    3,800 ft

When you land

Things to do in Bemidji

Bemidji is the regional center of north-central Minnesota, a lake town surrounded by forests, resorts and some of the best fishing in the state. Bemidji State University sits on the shore of Lake Bemidji, and the city is a hub for healthcare, retail and services for a wide area that includes the Red Lake and Leech Lake reservations. Tourism is a big part of the economy, and the region is popular for lake homes and summer cabins.

  1. 01

    Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox

    Built in 1937, these giant statues on the shore of Lake Bemidji are among the most photographed roadside attractions in the country.

  2. 02

    Itasca State Park

    About 30 miles southwest, Minnesota’s oldest state park protects old-growth pines and the spot where visitors can walk across the beginning of the Mississippi River.

  3. 03

    Lake Bemidji State Park

    On the north shore of the lake, this park offers a boardwalk through a bog, swimming, fishing, camping and access to the Paul Bunyan State Trail.

  4. 04

    Paul Bunyan State Trail

    Bemidji is the northern end of this paved trail, which runs more than 100 miles south through lake country to Crow Wing State Park near Brainerd.

  5. 05

    Headwaters Science Center

    This hands-on science museum downtown is a family favorite on rainy days, with interactive exhibits on physics and nature and a collection of live animals.

  6. 06

    Bemidji Woolen Mills

    Operating since the 1920s, this family-owned mill and store sells wool clothing and blankets, a longtime stop for visitors to northern Minnesota.

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Questions

Des Moines to Bemidji flights

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

About 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 418 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9 hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Bemidji use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) or Bagley Municipal Airport (K7Y4). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Bemidji 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 Bemidji?

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

Return flight

Bemidji to Des Moines

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