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$66 Find Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

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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, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
Allegiant Air Logo
7:30 am - 9:51 amFLL-DSM
3h 21mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
10:41 am - 2:47 pmDSM-FLL
3h 06mnonstop
$112Allegiant Air
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 19
Allegiant Air Logo
7:30 am - 9:51 amFLL-DSM
3h 21mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
10:41 am - 2:47 pmDSM-FLL
3h 06mnonstop
$144Allegiant Air
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:51 amFLL-DSM
3h 21mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:51 pm - 8:58 amDSM-FLL
14h 07m1 stop
$165Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:37 pm - 5:14 pmFLL-DSM
19h 37m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:41 am - 2:47 pmDSM-FLL
3h 06mnonstop
$178Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:38 pmFLL-DSM
7h 08m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:39 pm - 10:37 pmDSM-FLL
5h 58m1 stop
$237American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 5:37 pmFLL-DSM
10h 47m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:39 pm - 10:37 pmDSM-FLL
5h 58m1 stop
$242American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 1
Delta Logo
11:02 am - 7:20 pmFLL-DSM
9h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 12:48 amDSM-FLL
6h 33m1 stop
$274Delta
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 12:19 pmFLL-DSM
6h 14m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 9:59 pmDSM-FLL
9h 28m2 stops
$322United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 4:07 pmFLL-DSM
10h 47m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 3:37 pmDSM-FLL
8h 52m2 stops
$327United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
Delta Logo
12:20 pm - 5:45 pmFLL-DSM
6h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:40 pm - 11:01 pmDSM-FLL
7h 21m1 stop
$382Delta
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Allegiant Air
Cheapest • from $112 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 45% price drop
July
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Nonstop flights
4 days a week
There are direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines 4 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Cheapest round-trip
$112
Overall average: $334
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/16Sun 10/19
FLL - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$66
Typical prices: $104-252
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/16
FLL - DSM • Non-stop
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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 Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Des Moines, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday 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 $155 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $406 and $388 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $316, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 43% increase in price.
Flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

  • How many flights are there between Fort Lauderdale and Des Moines per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Fort Lauderdale and lands in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 3h 21m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

  • 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 $66 for a one-way ticket and $112 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.

  • 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 $395 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 $60 or less one-way.

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

Tuesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale

Tuesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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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.

6.0 GoodDavid, Aug 2025MCO - DEN
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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.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Crew was great flight was great baggage claim was a failure. It took over 1 hour for bags to arrive. Poor communication poor effort when I spoke to the supervisor about the delay

Planes are aged. The wifi is unreliable and on many fights, no-existent. The flight attendants were very good.

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

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.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Flight was an hour late, who knows why. It was OK, nothing outstanding.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The young man who was our flight attendant in first class was lazy and did not do his job well at all. Never offered drinks upon boarding - actually I take that back... said "are you okay with water" as if I do not want to get you anything else, only passed the snacks around once, got my drink order wrong and then never offered a second round of drinks. He was the worst I have ever seen on Delta and we fly a lot.

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

We will be writing a long, detailed letter to corporate about our awful experience with American airlines.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

I was late from Jacksonville, FL but the limited interaction I had with the Philly crew was great.

The delays and cancellations kept me stuck in Miami for an additional 24 hours, and the whole thing seemed extremely disorganized

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

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!

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