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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.

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $273 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $293 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Des Moines to Orlando Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $317 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $435, a difference of $118. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 hours 43 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Orlando Airport are Universal Orlando Resort, Camping World Stadium and Universal Volcano Bay. These are among the most viewed places in Orlando Airport on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% below the route average of $411. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport takes 0h 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $189 to $1,633. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $154, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 5h 04m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 17m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

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.

Orlando Airport (MCO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Rent-A-Wreck
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Hertz
· Budget
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport range from $327 to $486, with an average of $411 over the past 12 months. Anything below $327 counts as a good deal.