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Cheapest round-trip
$94
Typical prices: $112-$343
Allegiant Air
Mon 9/14Fri 9/18
DSM - RSW • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$48
Typical prices: $138-$188
Allegiant Air
Mon 10/12
DSM - RSW • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers (DSM-RSW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Fort Myers

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
Allegiant Air Logo
10:05 am - 2:04 pm
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RSW
2h 59mnonstop
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7:53 pm - 10:08 pm
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DSM
3h 15mnonstop
$94Allegiant Air
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6
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2:56 pm - 6:55 pm
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RSW
2h 59mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 10:15 pm
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DSM
3h 15mnonstop
$121Allegiant Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 10
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2:51 pm - 6:50 pm
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RSW
2h 59mnonstop
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12:46 pm - 7:57 pm
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DSM
8h 11m
1 stop
$238Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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1:58 pm - 11:51 am
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RSW
20h 53m
1 stop
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2:54 pm - 5:09 pm
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DSM
3h 15mnonstop
$240Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 10
American Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 9:53 pm
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RSW
7h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:56 am - 5:26 pm
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DSM
6h 30m
1 stop
$339American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
American Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:50 pm
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RSW
7h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 1:59 pm
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DSM
8h 57m
1 stop
$339American Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 30
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:01 pm
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RSW
5h 16m
1 stop
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12:15 pm - 4:50 pm
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DSM
5h 35m
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$339Delta
Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 28
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6:20 am - 3:06 pm
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7h 46m
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12:15 pm - 4:50 pm
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5h 35m
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$339Delta
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 3
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5:40 am - 5:45 pm
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11h 05m
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5:25 pm - 10:15 pm
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5h 50m
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$344Southwest
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19
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3:10 pm - 9:30 pm
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5h 20m
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6:00 am - 1:55 pm
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8h 55m
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$344Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Fort Myers flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Fort Myers departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Fort Myers from Des Moines usually cost between $338 and $389 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $94 on Allegiant Air (Sep 14-Sep 18).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Des Moines to Fort Myers, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Fort Myers back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers is September, where tickets cost $158 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $382 and $382 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $186, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Fort Myers, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$48
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Fort Myers based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Fort Myers was $48 for a one-way ticket and $94 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Fort Myers?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Fort Myers. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

    Des Moines and Fort Myers are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Fort Myers flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Fort Myers, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Fort Myers on on Monday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $403 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $404 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fort Myers from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fort Myers with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and RSW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fort Myers from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Fort Myers

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $94 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Fort Myers?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Des Moines to Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Fort Myers SW Florida Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Des Moines to Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Monday

Allegiant Air

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Friday

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air

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Friday

Allegiant Air

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Fort Myers

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Fort Myers. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Fort Myers? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4230 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

6.0 GoodGordon, Jul 2026
SAN - MCO
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Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

The flight attendant was proactive in helping with placing carry on in overhead bins. This was the first time I had ever been offered help without asking or obviously struggling. Many on the flight were older people like myself and vertically challenged. I would hope this would be the norm on all flights.

Boarding and deboarding painfully slow. Southwest is typically delayed in my experience.

friendly staff for the most part. they thought we were going to have bad turbulence so no drink service. there wasn't any turbulence. Iwish you had a choice of snacks

We were skipped when the snack cart passed and then the attendant said we weren’t . I am disabled and was in a row toward the back of the plane which was very difficult for me to navigate. Disabled people should not be forced to walk the plank.

Flight was delayed and then "they did not have time to load food". No snack or drink at all for 1.5 how flight. Somebody wasn't prepared.

It is usually very pleasant. Good service for the price, international flights are even better

New high end luggage ruined/zippers broken, items missing. All happened on return flight from msp to mso. Do better! Not store bought luggage but high end personalized ogio custom embroidered luggage. Total slap in the face ontop of an extra luggage fee that took me 3 hrs on chat to resolve.

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

The experience with United Airlines was excellent; however, the experience with Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) was horrible. Although our flight departed from Terminal B, we had to go through security in Terminal C and then get on a train for travel to Terminal B. Additionally, there was significant walking required to get to the boarding location.

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Updates kept changing. Sears were extremely cramped. Very little leg room. Flight attendant was rushing through with drinks and hit me in the knee either the cart and didn’t apologize. They gave a 15 dollar voucher in airport which doesn’t buy. Much and it was so late that choices were limited.

Always pretty good as far as I see it. Staff was friendly and process was quick to get on and off.

The flight was delayed because they closed several flight ways because of air shows, fire works, etc.

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Overall, it was a good experience. Boarding was good and there was plenty of overhead bin space for everyone’s carryons (even when we boarded toward the end). Only improvement would be to offer trash service more regularly.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

It was poor a four hour delay and no explanation for the delay. What’s a 35 dollars going to do. It also made me miss my car rental,

It was on time. Flight was comfortable. Staff was nice. It was the way a flight should always be.

Allegiant canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

Web site and app most difficult to access. Tel number not accessible. No answer at any time of day.

Bad experience going to DFW with an IT outage then bad on the way back with a nearly 5 hour delay that’s started as maintenance then caused us to wait further due to weather - which would not have happened if we had left on time.

Quick flight. No time to stress over it. Over before it begins.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Overall okay. Ipgrades ate worthless anymore. Wish I’d not been so loyal To them for so many years. Platinum many years. Gold for life. Usually 20th-30th on upgrade list.

First of all , lucky I caught our flight changes and we actually flew into chicago then Fort Myers

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