31Oct
Sat 14:00
Learjet 60 Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 4,392
whole aircraft
Private jet from Des Moines to Rochester
We have seen 1 empty legs from Des Moines to Rochester, from US$ 4,392. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,000–12,000. 151 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 151 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 4,392
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 12,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 4,392
- Median price
- US$ 4,392
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 4,392, against US$ 12,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 63% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Des Moines
- Des Moines International Airport DSM0 km from the centre
- Ames Municipal Airport AMW51 km from the centre
- Perry Municipal Airport PRO53 km from the centre
- Newton Municipal Airport TNU55 km from the centre
- Boone Municipal Airport BNW59 km from the centre
Airports in Rochester
- Rochester International Airport RST0 km from the centre
- Austin Municipal Airport AUM44 km from the centre
- Owatonna Degner Regional Airport OWA65 km from the centre
- Winona Municipal Airport Max Conrad Field ONA66 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Des Moines to Rochester?
A full charter runs about US$ 6,000–12,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 4,392, with a median of US$ 4,392.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Rochester?
It is 151 nautical miles (280 km): about 1h00 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Des Moines → Rochester?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Learjet 60.
Are there empty legs from Des Moines to Rochester right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 4,392. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), Perry Municipal Airport (PRO). In Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST), Austin Municipal Airport (AUM), Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Rochester to Des Moines?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.