Omaha, Nebraska

Private charter · DSM → OMA

Des Moines to Omaha

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

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Trip type
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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Des Moines to Omaha, door to door faster.

Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Eppley Airfield in Omaha, 117 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
117 mi
Flight
40 min
Driving
3 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
DSMDes MoinesOMAOmaha
DSM → OMA117 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers40 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 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 Omaha

Airports in Omaha

  • OMA

    Major airport

    Eppley Airfield

    Omaha · KOMA

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    9,502 ft

  • CBF

    Regional airport

    Council Bluffs Municipal Airport

    Council Bluffs · KCBF

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • MIQ

    Regional airport

    Millard Airport

    Omaha · KMLE

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    3,801 ft

  • KBTA

    Regional airport

    Blair Executive Airport

    Blair

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    4,201 ft

  • KPMV

    Regional airport

    Plattsmouth Municipal Airport

    Plattsmouth

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

When you land

Things to do in Omaha

Omaha punches well above its size in business. Berkshire Hathaway, Union Pacific, Mutual of Omaha, Kiewit and a cluster of insurance, finance, engineering and logistics firms are headquartered here, and Offutt Air Force Base, home of U.S. Strategic Command, sits just south of the city. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is a major research hospital, and the city’s location on the Missouri River at the center of the country has made it a hub for railroads, trucking and data centers.

  1. 01

    Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

    Consistently ranked among the best zoos in the world, it features the Desert Dome, the indoor Lied Jungle rainforest and a large aquarium with a walk-through shark tunnel.

  2. 02

    Old Market

    Omaha’s historic warehouse district has cobblestone streets, restaurants, galleries, bars and shops, with horse-drawn carriages in the evenings.

  3. 03

    Joslyn Art Museum

    The city’s Art Deco art museum, built of pink marble, holds a broad collection from antiquity to the present, with free general admission and a modern expansion.

  4. 04

    The Durham Museum

    Housed in Omaha’s Art Deco Union Station, the museum covers regional history with restored train cars and a working soda fountain in the grand waiting room.

  5. 05

    The RiverFront

    Downtown’s connected riverfront parks include Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing, linked to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge over the Missouri.

  6. 06

    Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

    Between Omaha and Lincoln near Ashland, this museum displays dozens of historic aircraft and missiles, including a B-52 and an SR-71 Blackbird, indoors.

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Questions

Des Moines to Omaha flights

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

About 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 117 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Omaha use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Eppley Airfield (OMA), Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF), or Millard Airport (MIQ). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

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