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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport takes 00m, covering 1,141 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 Orlando Airport range from $337 to $490, with an average of $423 over the past 12 months. Anything below $337 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 19% below the route average of $423. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $277 round-trip, compared to $305 via a layover through Denver Intl (DEN).

Frontier is the only airline operating Des Moines to Orlando Airport flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $228 to $2,206. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Orlando Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Orlando Airport (MCO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Rent-A-Wreck
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Budget
• Thrifty

Flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Orlando (MCO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Des Moines to Orlando Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 43m.

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $454, a difference of $116.

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

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 42m, compared with 5h 17m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 18m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport are Universal Orlando Resort, Camping World Stadium and Tinker Field. These are among the most viewed places in Orlando Airport on KAYAK.

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).

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.

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.

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.