15Oct
Thu
Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450 Heavy jet, 15 seats
US$ 28,290
whole aircraft
Private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines
We have seen 1 empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines, from US$ 28,290. A full charter is estimated at US$ 26,900–53,800. 1,144 nm, about 2h50 in the air.
- Distance
- 1,144 nm
- Flight time
- 2h50
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 28,290
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 53,800
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 28,290
- Median price
- US$ 28,290
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet, 7 seats | 3h07 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 15,000–US$ 30,000 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 3h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 18,000–US$ 36,000 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 2h53 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 21,700–US$ 43,400 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 2h50 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 26,900–US$ 53,800 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 28,290, against US$ 53,800 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 47% 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 Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL0 km from the centre
- Miami International Airport MIA34 km from the centre
- President Donald J. Trump International Airport DJT68 km from the centre
- North Perry Airport HWO12 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport FXE14 km from the centre
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
Questions
How much is a private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?
A full charter runs about US$ 26,900–53,800 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 28,290, with a median of US$ 28,290.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?
It is 1,144 nautical miles (2,119 km): about 2h50 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Fort Lauderdale → Des Moines?
Non-stop: light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.
Are there empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 28,290. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT). In Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), Perry Municipal Airport (PRO). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale?
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.