Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

Private charter · DSM → AIZ

Des Moines to Lake of the Ozarks

245 miles, about 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Des Moines to Lake of the Ozarks, door to door faster.

Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Lee C Fine Memorial Airport in Lake of the Ozarks, 245 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
245 mi
Flight
1 hr 25 min
Driving
5½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
DSMDes MoinesAIZLake of the Ozarks
DSM → AIZ245 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 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 of the Ozarks

Airports in Lake of the Ozarks

  • AIZ

    Regional airport

    Lee C Fine Memorial Airport

    Kaiser Lake Ozark · KAIZ

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    6,497 ft

  • OSB

    Regional airport

    Grand Glaize Osage Beach Airport

    Osage Beach

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    3,205 ft

  • KOZS

    Regional airport

    Camdenton Memorial Airport

    Camdenton

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • KH79

    Regional airport

    Eldon Model Airpark

    Eldon

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • KMO1

    Regional airport

    Richland Municipal Airport

    Richland

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lake of the Ozarks

Lake of the Ozarks was created when Bagnell Dam closed off the Osage River in 1931, and its winding, serpentine shape gives it well over a thousand miles of shoreline in the hills of central Missouri. Towns such as Osage Beach, Lake Ozark, Camdenton and Sunrise Beach have grown up around it, and the lake has become the Midwest’s classic second-home destination, with waterfront houses, marinas, resorts and golf courses. Real estate, construction, boating and hospitality drive the local economy, and many owners split their time between the lake and Kansas City or St. Louis.

  1. 01

    Ha Ha Tonka State Park

    Above a spring-fed cove near Camdenton, the stone ruins of an early 20th-century castle overlook the lake, surrounded by sinkholes, natural bridges and wooded trails.

  2. 02

    Lake of the Ozarks State Park

    Missouri’s largest state park offers swimming beaches, boat launches, horseback riding, hiking and tours of Ozark Caverns on its quiet stretch of shoreline.

  3. 03

    Bridal Cave

    Near Camdenton, guided tours lead through rooms of onyx formations, and the cave’s name comes from the weddings that have long been held inside.

  4. 04

    Bagnell Dam Strip

    Next to the dam that created the lake, this classic strip of bars, shops, arcades and restaurants is the lake’s original entertainment district.

  5. 05

    Dock-and-dine restaurants

    Many waterfront restaurants and bars around the lake have slips for visiting boats, and arriving by water for lunch or sunset dinner is a local tradition.

  6. 06

    Lake golf courses

    Several championship courses lie close to the shoreline around Osage Beach and Lake Ozark, making the area a popular destination for golf weekends from spring through fall.

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Questions

Des Moines to Lake of the Ozarks flights

How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Lake of the Ozarks?

About 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 245 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Lake of the Ozarks use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Lee C Fine Memorial Airport (AIZ), Grand Glaize Osage Beach Airport (OSB), or Camdenton Memorial Airport (KOZS). 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 of the Ozarks 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 of the Ozarks?

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

Return flight

Lake of the Ozarks to Des Moines

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