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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Orlando (DSM-MCO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Orlando 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 Orlando

Mon, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 24
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6:30 am - 7:15 pmDSM-MCO
11h 45m1 stop
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10:49 am - 10:38 pmMCO-DSM
12h 49m1 stop
Fri, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 21
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6:30 am - 7:15 pmDSM-MCO
11h 45m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:46 pmMCO-DSM
7h 46m1 stop
Wed, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 25
American Airlines Logo
7:32 am - 3:30 pmDSM-MCO
6h 58m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:21 amMCO-DSM
5h 21m1 stop
$275American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 6:50 pmDSM-MCO
9h 25m2 stops
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3:50 pm - 10:20 pmMCO-DSM
7h 30m2 stops
$285Southwest
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Tue, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 8
Southwest Logo
4:35 pm - 10:05 pmDSM-MCO
4h 30m1 stop
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6:50 am - 4:45 pmMCO-DSM
10h 55m1 stop
$288Southwest
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Sat, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 15
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 10:00 pmDSM-MCO
4h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 8:44 pmMCO-DSM
6h 52m1 stop
$296American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 5
Delta Logo
10:18 am - 4:46 pmDSM-MCO
5h 28m1 stop
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6:15 am - 12:14 pmMCO-DSM
6h 59m1 stop
$317Delta
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Mon, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 14
Frontier Logo
7:33 pm - 6:00 amDSM-MCO
9h 27m1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:48 pmMCO-DSM
13h 48m1 stop
$344Frontier
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Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 29
Delta Logo
2:29 pm - 10:16 pmDSM-MCO
6h 47m1 stop
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11:25 am - 5:09 pmMCO-DSM
6h 44m1 stop
$353Delta
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Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 1
Frontier Logo
6:20 pm - 12:22 pmDSM-MCO
17h 02m2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 2:23 pmMCO-DSM
9h 23m1 stop
$382Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Orlando flights

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

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Planning a trip from Des Moines to Orlando? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Orlando Airport on a Monday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Des Moines, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport, 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 Orlando Airport is July, where tickets cost $351 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $446 and $441 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

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 Orlando Airport, 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 Orlando Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$103
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Orlando

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Orlando 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 Des Moines to Orlando Airport flights

  • How can I fly from DSM to MCO?

    It is unlikely that you'll be able to find a non-stop flight from DSM to MCO. However, several airlines operate flights from DSM to MCO that have one stop. Some of these airlines include Frontier, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Delta. Layover cities include Detroit (DTW), Chicago (ORD), Minneapolis (MSP), Atlanta (ATL), and Newark (EWR).

  • Where can I park my car at DSM before my flight to MCO?

    The Long-Term Premium and Long-Term parking are within walking distance of the terminal. The more affordable options, the Green Lot Economy 3, the Blue Lot Economy 2, and the Gray Lot Economy 4 all have free shuttles that run from the lots to the terminal. You cannot reserve parking ahead of time, but the DSM homepage keeps track of availability in each lot and the Live Shuttle Tracker lets you know when the next shuttle is coming to the lot.

  • Does DSM provide any relief areas for pets and/or service animals?

    DSM, located outside of Des Moines, is a small airport with one terminal. However, it does have one animal relief station. This area is located outside the terminal, north of the skywalk by the parking garage.

  • How can I get into downtown Orlando from MCO?

    One of the best options for getting into downtown Orlando is to take a Line 11 Lynx Central Florida Transport bus from the bus station at the MCO Transfer Center. This trip will take about 40min and will drop you off at the Lynx Central Station. From MCO, you can also catch a Jayride Shuttle, which can get you into downtown Orlando in about 20min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport was $103 for a one-way ticket and $212 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Orlando Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Orlando Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

    On your way to Orlando Airport, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Orlando.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Orlando Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Orlando Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Orlando are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $426 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $415 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

    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 Orlando Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport?

    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 Orlando Airport with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and MCO 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 Orlando Airport?

    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 Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a focus city for Allegiant Air. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a focus city for Southwest, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and Frontier.
  • MCO is the busiest airport in the state of Florida, so consider downloading the Orlando MCO Airport app before you land to help you navigate the gigantic and busy airport. This app will help you efficiently and quickly make your way out of the airport, locate restrooms, and find ground transportation.
  • Throughout the MCO terminals, you can find four Mamava lactation suites and five Nursing Rooms. The free-standing Mamava pods have seating, a fold-down shelf, and an electrical outlet appropriately placed for use with an electric breast pump, a USB port, a mirror, and an exhaust fan. The Nursing Rooms have a sink, as well.
  • If you're staying only briefly in Orlando or if you need to get settled quickly, consider checking in at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport hotel in the North Terminal at MCO. This luxurious accommodation offers not only proximity to the Gates, but also a pool, room service, a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, a bar, and so much more.
  • If you are an active-duty member of the US military or the dependent of one, visit the USO at MCO in Terminal A on Level 1, Landside to reboot and refresh. Open Wednesdays through Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm, this USO has a sleeping area, comfortable seating, a children's play area, TV, a library, snacks and beverages, and much more.

Top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Orlando

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

6.0 GoodDavid, Jun 2025BWI - COS
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Excellent service despite turbulence during the flight. Flight attendants were remarkable!

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

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

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

The flights were terribly delayed and then cancelled which forced us booking another night at the hotel. Very poor management from American Airlines

Crew was late. Baggage was late. 2hs inside the plane waiting fro de-icing and traffic. A 3:30hs flight ended up being almost 6hs inside the airplane.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

Since they are a budget airline, I wasn’t expecting too much but they did some things well. They were on time, the plane was clean, boarding was fairly straightforward and the staff was cheerful and friendly. The only downside was comfort. The seats were fairly hard and after a 2 hour flight your rear end is not feeling so great. Maybe a little more cushion in the seats, Frontier!

Check in at Philadelphia international was absolutely terrible! I fly 2 to 3 times a month and avoid frontier at all cost and will never fly Frontier again! The night before travel, I tried checking in however, the app was giving me an error, so I went to the desktop, which instructed you that you need to use the app. The next day I presented at the check-in gate after trying at least a half dozen times prior to getting into the airport and continuing to getting the error in the app. I actually had rebooted my phone numerous times and reinstall the app just in case. My phone is only one generation older than the current model. It has no problems completing a frontier flight purchase or any other app issues. There was only three frontier employees working at check-in and a huge line while I was in line I continued to try and check in via the app. As I approach the desk, I was dreading dealing with the agent. He was extremely unprofessional, anti-semantic & very ignorant, and mean to the people in front of me, as well as the people who ended up being behind me. He literally told people “Man I don’t care bout y’all” in his native dialect! Maintaining my composure I approached and explained the situation. To which he replied, you’re gonna have to pay then! I don’t understand. It’s an issue with their app not allowing me to check in! Not my issue! He told me if I pay cash it would be $15, $25 if I pay credit card. I don’t understand a $10 difference for paying with a credit card? I am completely cashless so I continued to try using the app to avoid the $25 fee, Which I still don’t believe that I should be responsible for since it was Frontier’s technical issue!!! I continued to check in via the app a couple more times after he verified I was doing everything right he proceeded to continue to belittle the people behind me. Yelling at them saying I don’t care about you people! I cannot believe that this is the way that businesses would treat its customers! Unfortunately, the black mail with dreadlocks did not have a name tag all he had was a frontier sweater on! For the $25 fee that I ended up getting charged on my credit card. I should’ve just booked originally with Spirit or any other carrier! I have no problem paying fees that I should be responsible for, but when it’s due to a technical failure of a company, the customer should not be responsible for it! I cannot believe that it’s not frontier going out of business!

they delayed my flight which ended up, causing my layover flight to leave without me, resulting in me missing a flight and having to stay overnight in Houston international. I got no compensation other than a flight to my original location only a day later. i’ve never experienced such a unprofessional situation

Our flight was suppose to leave at 9pm and we didn’t board until after 3am. We lost a whole day at our hotel and half a day at a park we paid a lot of money for.

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