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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale:

• Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 11:54 am
• Latest: departs at 6:45 pm and lands at 9:54 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 09m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h 09m, covering 1,316 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale range from $179 to $428, with an average of $300 over the past 12 months. Anything below $179 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $300 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $190 round-trip, compared to $267 via a layover through New York LaGuardia (LGA).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Ace
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $174 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $426, a difference of $252.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Des Moines and Fort Lauderdale.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 35m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 41m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Fort Lauderdale are Las Olas Beach, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Lauderdale on KAYAK.

American Airlines and Delta Air Lines provide the Unaccompanied Minor service for kids flying from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale alone. The service is mandatory for kids ages five to 14 but is available on request for kids ages 15 to 17. In addition to your photo ID, name, contact, address, and child’s passport or birth certificate, you must give the pick-up adult’s address, contact, and name at check-in.

On Frontier flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale, you can bring a carry-on or a personal item onboard. The carry-on should not be larger than 24 x 16 x 10 inches, including wheels, straps, and handles, while the personal item should be 18 x 14 x 8 inches at most. The carry-on should have a maximum weight of 35 lbs.

You can conveniently reach the city center by bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport after a flight from Des Moines. Broward County Transit operates buses from Airport/Rental Car Center station every four hours via Bus Route 1. Buses arrive at Collins Ave & 21 St in Aventura Mall, including a stop at Broward Central Terminal in Fort Lauderdale’s city center.

DSM is fully accessible. The airport has family and handicap-access restrooms post-security near Gate C7 and at the end of Concourse A downstairs at A5. Another can be found before security near the baggage claim across from the Southwest ticket counter. Parking and ground transportation facilities are all accessible.