29Oct
Thu
Learjet 45 Midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 18,790
whole aircraft
Private jet from Des Moines to Scottsdale
We have seen 1 empty legs from Des Moines to Scottsdale, from US$ 18,790. A full charter is estimated at US$ 15,900–31,800. 987 nm, about 2h39 in the air.
- Distance
- 987 nm
- Flight time
- 2h39
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 18,790
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 31,800
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 18,790
- Median price
- US$ 18,790
- 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 | 3h56 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 11,000–US$ 22,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 3h18 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 11,900–US$ 23,800 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h45 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 13,200–US$ 26,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h39 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 15,900–US$ 31,800 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 18,790, against US$ 31,800 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 41% 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 Scottsdale
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX24 km from the centre
- Mesa Gateway Airport AZA43 km from the centre
- Scottsdale Airport SCF1 km from the centre
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport DVT17 km from the centre
- Falcon Field MSC25 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Des Moines to Scottsdale?
A full charter runs about US$ 15,900–31,800 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 18,790, with a median of US$ 18,790.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Scottsdale?
It is 987 nautical miles (1,828 km): about 2h39 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Des Moines → Scottsdale?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Learjet 45.
Are there empty legs from Des Moines to Scottsdale right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 18,790. 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 Scottsdale: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Scottsdale Airport (SCF). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Scottsdale to Des Moines?
The return route has its own page, with 1 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request 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.