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$59 Find Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$106
Overall average: $212
Allegiant Air
Thu 4/16Sun 4/19
FLL - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$59
Typical prices: $139-$220
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Thu 4/16
FLL - DSM • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Allegiant Air. Average duration is 3h 34m
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Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines (FLL-DSM)

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

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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1:25 pm - 4:00 pm
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DSM
3h 35mnonstop
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8:30 am - 12:35 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
$106Allegiant Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26
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1:25 pm - 4:00 pm
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DSM
3h 35mnonstop
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8:30 am - 12:35 pm
DSM
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3h 05mnonstop
$112Allegiant Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26
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1:25 pm - 4:00 pm
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DSM
3h 35mnonstop
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8:30 am - 12:35 pm
DSM
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3h 05mnonstop
$119Allegiant Air
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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1:25 pm - 4:00 pm
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DSM
3h 35mnonstop
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8:30 am - 12:35 pm
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FLL
3h 05mnonstop
$123Allegiant Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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1:25 pm - 4:00 pm
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DSM
3h 35mnonstop
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8:30 am - 12:35 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
$125Allegiant Air
Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 12
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7:31 pm - 10:06 pm
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DSM
3h 35mnonstop
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2:36 pm - 6:41 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
$145Allegiant Air
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
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8:57 pm - 11:24 pm
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3h 27mnonstop
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3:57 pm - 8:07 pm
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3h 10mnonstop
$156Allegiant Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26
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10:05 pm - 10:57 pm
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25h 52m
1 stop
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8:30 am - 12:35 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
$175Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26
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10:05 pm - 10:57 pm
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25h 52m
1 stop
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8:30 am - 12:35 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
$179Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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10:05 pm - 10:57 pm
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25h 52m
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8:30 am - 12:35 pm
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$180Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines flights

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

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines, 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 Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost $123 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $412 and $380 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $213 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 61% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines 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 Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

  • What is the cheapest flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines was $59 for a one-way ticket and $106 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    When flying out of Fort Lauderdale you will be using Fort Lauderdale. You will be landing at Des Moines, also known as Des Moines.

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Fort Lauderdale and Des Moines, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines on on Thursday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $377 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 $406 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Fort Lauderdale with another airline. Booking your flights between Fort Lauderdale and DSM 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 Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $132 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

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

Direct departures

Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

Monday

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Thursday

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Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

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Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale

Monday

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Thursday

Allegiant Air

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Friday

Allegiant Air

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Sunday

Allegiant Air

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

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.

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.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Totally worth the miles to upgrade to Delta Comfort. Plenty of legroom.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

The flight was great as well as the airline staff

Comfort seating was on the tight side. Maybe it was a smaller plane(?)

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

There is not one likable thing about this airline. It’s starts with the deceptive pricing and continues through the whole flight. The worst staff I’ve ever experienced way over priced bags absolutely no food or drink (unacceptable and you should be embarrassed) the seats are cramped and uncomfortable there is no entertainment there is nothing about this trash airline that constitutes any amount of money. It’s worse than spirit and way more expensive it is disgraceful. Do not travel with Allegiant I repeat do not bother no matter what they say the price is it is never ever going to be the right choice I’m mind blown at how awful the entire experience was I’m embarrassed that I chose so poorly I cannot reiterate enough how beyond horrible this company and its staff are, not one person on this flight or at the airport is qualified to sweep up trash on a city sidewalk they should certainly never be given any job that requires a brain or manners or communication with human beings, what a disgrace to the human race. Your criminal chiselers and should be put out to pasture

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

My 90 year old father flew with me. He needed wheel chair assistance and is nearly deaf. The staff was amazing with him.

It was fine. Nobody was outstandingly friendly but no one was rude and everything was smooth . The captain thanked us for flying but no one greeted me as I walked on the plane or as I exited which is the least they could do lol

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

The flight attendants and the service is getting worse by the day.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Overall good. The pilots and flight attendants are excellent! The equipment was the issue on my First flight as they had to wait for a part to be installed. So the take off was at least 30 minutes later.

For my arriving destination, we were delayed multiple times to the point that we arrived 6 hours after we were originally scheduled. On my flight home, they overbooked and involuntarily removed passengers (including me) from the plane. It was not a good experience.

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