Kearney, Nebraska

Private charter · DSM → EAR

Des Moines to Kearney

284 miles, about 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Des Moines to Kearney, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Kearney Regional Airport in Kearney, 284 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
284 mi
Flight
1 hr 40 min
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
DSMDes MoinesEARKearney
DSM → EAR284 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 40 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 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 Kearney

Airports in Kearney

  • EAR

    Commercial airport

    Kearney Regional Airport

    Kearney · KEAR

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    7,094 ft

  • HDE

    Regional airport

    Brewster Field

    Holdrege · KHDE

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,701 ft

When you land

Things to do in Kearney

Kearney sits along Interstate 80 and the Platte River in the middle of Nebraska, a regional center for healthcare, retail, manufacturing and agriculture. The University of Nebraska at Kearney brings students and faculty, and the city’s position halfway across the state makes it a natural meeting point for businesses that work across the plains. Kearney’s history runs through the Platte River valley, the path of the Oregon, California and Mormon trails, the Pony Express and later the transcontinental railroad.

  1. 01

    Great Platte River Road Archway

    This museum bridges Interstate 80 and tells the story of the westward trails, the Pony Express and the Lincoln Highway with immersive exhibits.

  2. 02

    Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary

    Near Gibbon, Audubon’s sanctuary offers blinds along the Platte for watching sandhill cranes at sunrise and sunset in spring. Reservations are essential.

  3. 03

    Fort Kearny State Historical Park

    South of town, this reconstructed outpost protected travelers on the Oregon Trail, with a stockade, a blacksmith shop and a visitor center.

  4. 04

    Museum of Nebraska Art

    Housed in a historic post office downtown, the state’s official art museum focuses on art made by Nebraskans and art depicting the state.

  5. 05

    Classic Car Collection

    This museum showcases a large collection of restored vintage automobiles, from early motorcars to muscle cars, in a bright exhibition hall.

  6. 06

    Yanney Heritage Park

    A large park with gardens, a lake, walking paths and an observation tower offering views across Kearney and the Platte River valley.

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Questions

Des Moines to Kearney flights

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

About 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 284 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Kearney use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) or Brewster Field (HDE). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

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Kearney to Des Moines

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