Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Private charter · DSM → XES

Des Moines to Lake Geneva

280 miles, about 1 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Des Moines to Lake Geneva, door to door faster.

Trade about 6 hours on the road for about 1 hr 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Grand Geneva Resort Airport in Lake Geneva, 280 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
280 mi
Flight
1 hr 35 min
Driving
6 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
DSMDes MoinesXESLake Geneva
DSM → XES280 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 35 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 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 Lake Geneva

Airports in Lake Geneva

  • XES

    Regional airport

    Grand Geneva Resort Airport

    Lake Geneva

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    4,100 ft

  • ENW

    Commercial airport

    Kenosha Regional Airport

    Kenosha · KENW

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KBUU

    Regional airport

    Burlington Municipal Airport

    Burlington

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    4,300 ft

  • KC59

    Regional airport

    Lake Lawn Airport

    Delavan

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    4,423 ft

  • K57C

    Regional airport

    East Troy Municipal Airport

    East Troy

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    3,900 ft

  • KC81

    Regional airport

    Campbell Airport

    Grayslake

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    3,270 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva has been a summer retreat for wealthy Chicago families since the late 19th century, when the Wrigleys, Schwinns and other industrialists built grand estates along the shore of Geneva Lake. Many of those homes still stand, and the lake remains a place of second homes, wooden boats, yacht clubs and resorts. The town of Lake Geneva has a walkable downtown of shops and restaurants along the water, and the nearby villages of Williams Bay and Fontana ring the rest of the lake.

  1. 01

    Geneva Lake Shore Path

    A public footpath circles the entire lake, roughly 20 miles, passing directly in front of historic estates, boathouses and gardens. Many walkers tackle a short section between towns.

  2. 02

    Lake Geneva Cruise Line Mailboat Tour

    Mail jumpers leap from the moving boat to the piers to deliver mail during this classic summer cruise, which also points out the lake’s mansions and their history.

  3. 03

    Black Point Estate

    This preserved 1888 Queen Anne summer home of a Chicago brewer is a state historic site, reached by boat tour from downtown Lake Geneva.

  4. 04

    Yerkes Observatory

    In Williams Bay, this landmark observatory houses the world’s largest refracting telescope, built in the 1890s, and offers public tours and evening programs.

  5. 05

    Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

    Just east of town, this large resort offers championship golf, a spa, a small ski hill and its own airstrip for guests who fly in.

  6. 06

    Big Foot Beach State Park

    Just south of downtown, this park has a swimming beach on Geneva Lake, a lagoon for paddling and wooded trails for walking.

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Questions

Des Moines to Lake Geneva flights

How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Lake Geneva?

About 1 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 280 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Lake Geneva use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Grand Geneva Resort Airport (XES), Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW), or Burlington Municipal Airport (KBUU). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Lake Geneva 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 Lake Geneva?

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

Return flight

Lake Geneva to Des Moines

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