St. Cloud, Minnesota

Private charter · DSM → STC

Des Moines to St. Cloud

278 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 St. Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud Regional Airport in St. Cloud, 278 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
278 mi
Flight
1 hr 35 min
Driving
6 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
DSMDes MoinesSTCSt. Cloud
DSM → STC278 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 St. Cloud

Airports in St. Cloud

  • STC

    Commercial airport

    Saint Cloud Regional Airport

    Saint Cloud · KSTC

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,500 ft

  • KPNM

    Regional airport

    Princeton Municipal Airport

    Princeton

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,900 ft

  • KLXL

    Regional airport

    Little Falls-Morrison County-Lindbergh field

    Little Falls

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    4,010 ft

  • KPEX

    Regional airport

    Paynesville Municipal Airport

    Paynesville

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    3,302 ft

When you land

Things to do in St. Cloud

St. Cloud is central Minnesota’s largest city, a regional center for healthcare, manufacturing, education and retail on the banks of the Mississippi. CentraCare is the area’s largest employer, and the region has a strong manufacturing base, from food processing to equipment and building products. St. Cloud State University brings students and faculty, and nearby Saint John’s University and the College of Saint Benedict draw visitors to their campuses and to Saint John’s Abbey. The city’s nickname, the Granite City, comes from the quarries that supplied stone for buildings across the country.

  1. 01

    Munsinger and Clemens Gardens

    Two adjoining gardens along the Mississippi feature formal rose and perennial gardens and shaded paths under towering pines.

  2. 02

    Quarry Park and Nature Preserve

    Former granite quarries have filled with clear water, and the park offers swimming, scuba diving, rock climbing and trails among the granite outcrops.

  3. 03

    Saint John’s Abbey and University

    In Collegeville, west of St. Cloud, Marcel Breuer’s modernist abbey church and the Saint John’s Bible collection draw visitors to this Benedictine campus and its arboretum.

  4. 04

    Lake Wobegon Trail

    This paved rail-trail runs west from St. Joseph through small towns and farmland, popular with cyclists and named for Garrison Keillor’s fictional town.

  5. 05

    Stearns History Museum

    The regional history museum covers the area’s German heritage, granite industry and agricultural past, with a research center and changing exhibits.

  6. 06

    Paramount Center for the Arts

    A restored 1920s vaudeville and movie theater downtown hosts touring concerts, theater, comedy and community performances, with art classes and studio space in the adjoining building.

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Questions

Des Moines to St. Cloud flights

How long is a private flight from Des Moines to St. Cloud?

About 1 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 278 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to St. Cloud use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC), Princeton Municipal Airport (KPNM), or Little Falls-Morrison County-Lindbergh field (KLXL). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Des Moines to St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?

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

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