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Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Des Moines and Orlando.

Flights from Des Moines to Orlando usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and may arrive at several airports in Orlando area, including Orlando (MCO) and Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB).

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $265 round-trip and layover options via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) at $263.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% 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 24% on the Des Moines to Orlando route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $293 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $385, a difference of $92. 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 route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 52 minutes.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Orlando:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 10:44 am
• Latest: departs at 7:57 pm and lands at 10:41 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $338. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Orlando takes 2h 44m, covering 1,132 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.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Orlando are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 43m, compared with 5h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 21m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Orlando is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Orlando Airport (MCO) — daily rates from around $1:

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

Near Orlando Sanford Intl Airport (SFB) — daily rates from around $13:

· Hertz
· Budget
· Dollar
· Alamo
· ADDCAR RENTAL

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Orlando range from $236 to $468, with an average of $338 over the past 12 months. Anything below $236 counts as a good deal.