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

 
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, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 31
Allegiant Air Logo
9:24 am - 1:03 pmDSM-SFB
2h 39mnonstop
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8:05 am - 10:04 amSFB-DSM
2h 59mnonstop
$136Allegiant Air
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Sat, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 6
Allegiant Air Logo
9:19 am - 12:58 pmDSM-SFB
2h 39mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:31 am - 8:30 amSFB-DSM
2h 59mnonstop
$140Allegiant Air
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Sat, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 15
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 12:08 amDSM-MCO
4h 46m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:51 pm - 8:11 pmMCO-DSM
6h 20m1 stop
$223American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 14
Frontier Logo
2:39 pm - 5:45 amDSM-MCO
14h 06m2 stops
Frontier Logo
8:59 pm - 1:52 pmMCO-DSM
17h 53m1 stop
$226Frontier
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 5:44 amDSM-MCO
14h 19m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 1:40 pmMCO-DSM
8h 40m1 stop
$231Frontier
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Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 11:30 pmDSM-MCO
4h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 11:30 pmMCO-DSM
8h 25m2 stops
$237Southwest
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Sat, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 6
American Airlines Logo
1:04 pm - 8:18 pmDSM-MCO
6h 14m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:37 am - 12:36 pmMCO-DSM
6h 59m1 stop
$238American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 1:35 pmDSM-MCO
7h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 11:30 pmMCO-DSM
8h 25m2 stops
$243Southwest
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 7
Delta Logo
2:40 pm - 10:56 pmDSM-MCO
7h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 10:05 amMCO-DSM
4h 50m1 stop
$246Delta
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Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 15
Delta Logo
6:39 pm - 11:59 pmDSM-MCO
4h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:15 am - 1:59 pmMCO-DSM
5h 44m1 stop
$257Delta
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Everything you should know

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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Frontier's Premium Bundle adds legroom and priority.
Allegiant's Bonus bundle covers carry-on and seat choice.
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Allegiant Air
Cheapest • from $136 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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DSM-SFB
Cheapest • 72% average savings
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 32% price drop
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Nonstop flights
6 days a week
There are direct flights from Des Moines to Orlando 6 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
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Cheapest round-trip
$136
Overall average: $235
Allegiant Air
Mon 10/27Fri 10/31
DSM - SFB • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$131
Typical prices: $209-266
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Wed 10/8Wed 10/15
DSM - SFB • Non-stop
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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.

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

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Orlando flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Des Moines to Orlando costs $63 on the route between Des Moines (DSM) and Orlando Sanford Intl Airport (SFB). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 72% cheaper than other Des Moines-Orlando routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Orlando, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Orlando, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

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, 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 is September, where tickets cost $195 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $386 and $339 respectively.

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

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 $200, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$73
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Orlando Sanford Intl

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 flights from Des Moines to Orlando

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Orlando was $73 for a one-way ticket and $136 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Des Moines and on arrival in Orlando.

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

    Des Moines is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Orlando. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and you will be arriving in Orlando at one of these airports: Orlando or Orlando Sanford Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Orlando on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Orlando are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $407 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 $331 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

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

    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 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $63 or less one-way and $128 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Orlando?

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

Direct departures

Des Moines to Orlando

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Orlando to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Orlando

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Orlando. 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4247 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

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

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

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

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

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.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

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!

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