Lincoln, Nebraska

Private charter · DSM → LNK

Des Moines to Lincoln

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

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The trip

Des Moines to Lincoln, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Lincoln Airport in Lincoln, 168 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
168 mi
Flight
1 hr
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
DSMDes MoinesLNKLincoln
DSM → LNK168 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 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 Lincoln

Airports in Lincoln

  • LNK

    Commercial airport

    Lincoln Airport

    Lincoln · KLNK

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    12,901 ft

  • KCEK

    Regional airport

    Crete Municipal Airport

    Crete

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,201 ft

  • KSWT

    Regional airport

    Seward Municipal Airport

    Seward

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    4,200 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lincoln

Lincoln is Nebraska’s capital and home to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and those two institutions set much of the city’s rhythm. The statehouse is home to the country’s only unicameral, nonpartisan state legislature, and state agencies, insurers such as Ameritas and Assurity, healthcare systems and a growing technology sector make up a stable and diverse economy. The university draws researchers, recruiters and alumni year-round, especially for the agricultural and engineering programs.

  1. 01

    Nebraska State Capitol

    Bertram Goodhue’s landmark capitol rises in a 400-foot tower topped by The Sower, with mosaic floors, murals and an observation deck open to visitors.

  2. 02

    Memorial Stadium

    Home of the Cornhuskers, the stadium has sold out every game since 1962, the longest such streak in college football, and fills with tens of thousands of fans on game days.

  3. 03

    Haymarket District

    Lincoln’s historic warehouse district is packed with restaurants, bars and shops, and hosts a popular farmers market on summer Saturdays.

  4. 04

    Sheldon Museum of Art

    In a travertine building designed by Philip Johnson, the university’s museum holds an outstanding collection of American art, with a sculpture garden across campus.

  5. 05

    Morrill Hall

    The University of Nebraska State Museum is home to Archie, one of the largest mounted mammoth skeletons in the world, and an impressive collection of fossils.

  6. 06

    International Quilt Museum

    The largest publicly held collection of quilts in the world is housed in an elegant building on East Campus, with rotating exhibitions from many cultures.

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Questions

Des Moines to Lincoln flights

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

About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 168 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Lincoln use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Lincoln Airport (LNK), Crete Municipal Airport (KCEK), or Seward Municipal Airport (KSWT). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

Return flight

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