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Cheapest round-trip
$93
Typical prices: $103-$346
Allegiant Air
Fri 9/11Fri 9/25
RSW - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$93
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Fri 9/18Fri 9/25
RSW - DSM • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Fort Myers to Des Moines (RSW-DSM)

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

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25
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7:53 pm - 10:08 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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3:04 pm - 7:03 pm
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2h 59mnonstop
$93Allegiant Air
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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7:53 pm - 10:08 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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3:04 pm - 7:03 pm
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2h 59mnonstop
$93Allegiant Air
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:58 pm - 10:13 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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2:04 pm - 6:03 pm
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2h 59mnonstop
$94Allegiant Air
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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7:53 pm - 10:08 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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1:58 pm - 12:00 pm
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21h 02m
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$222Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
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10:52 am - 7:57 pm
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10h 05m
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2:51 pm - 6:50 pm
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$252Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25
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9:11 pm - 7:57 pm
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47h 46m
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3:04 pm - 7:03 pm
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2h 59mnonstop
$269Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 19
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4:10 pm - 9:24 pm
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6h 14m
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5:15 pm - 12:35 am
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6h 20m
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$339Delta
Wed, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 19
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4:15 pm - 8:52 pm
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5h 37m
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7:00 am - 1:22 pm
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5h 22m
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$339Delta
Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17
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6:21 pm - 11:12 pm
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5h 51m
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2:44 pm - 11:09 pm
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7h 25m
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$339American Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 19
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5:15 pm - 12:04 am
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7h 49m
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7:29 am - 4:12 pm
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7h 43m
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$339American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Fort Myers to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Fort Myers 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 Myers to Des Moines?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Des Moines on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Fort Myers to Des Moines. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Myers 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 Myers 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 Myers to Des Moines is December, where tickets cost $189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $508 and $495 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Fort Myers 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 $332, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$47
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Fort Myers to Des Moines

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Fort Myers to Des Moines was $47 for a one-way ticket and $93 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Fort Myers to Des Moines.

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

    When flying out of Fort Myers you will be using Fort Myers SW Florida Intl. You will be landing at Des Moines, also known as Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Fort Myers to Des Moines on on Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Fort Myers to Des Moines, Delta or Allegiant Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Fort Myers to Des Moines are Delta and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $440 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $200 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Fort Myers 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 Myers to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Fort Myers 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 Myers 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 Myers 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 Myers with another airline. Booking your flights between Fort Myers 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 Myers 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 Myers up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Fort Myers 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 Myers SW Florida Intl to Des Moines.
Find which airlines fly direct from Fort Myers SW Florida Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air

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Friday

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Monday

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Friday

Allegiant Air

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Fort Myers to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Fort Myers 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 Myers 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8486 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
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Boarding was quick and i made my connection early due to early arrival time

10.0 ExcellentKalen, Jul 2026
TPA - ATL
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Boarding was quick and i made my connection early due to early arrival time

My flight was canceled, and instead of rebooking me on a non-stop first-class flight for the same day, which I originally had, Delta rebooked me on a one-stop flight for the following day. When I checked the Delta app, I noticed that there were available flights for both the same day and the next day. I believe this indicates poor management on their part.

My flight was delayed and I got back around 3.5 hours later than expected. I had to get a new connecting flight

I had only one problem. The temperature on the flight was too COLD. I froze throughout the flight. I thought it might be only my problem but when I went to the restroom during the flight, I saw several people huddling in their jackets. A couple had their winter coats on and I was jealous since I had only a very light jacket.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

Newer plane, relatively easy boarding, not a full flight and was told that we could not be moved up because of weight and balance issues. Otherwise, a very good experience.

Great - This was the last flight before hurricane closures and did a quick turnaround to get the plane heading north. Much appreciated.

Crew was great! I need wheelchair assistance and they knew who I was and updated me that my chair was on its way and to just hang tight. There was some turbulence but the captain announced we would be going thru it and he handled the plane well. Landing was soft and his.

The price was the only good thing about this flight. It was scary during takeoff when the plane tilted side to side. It made me feel very nervous as I have never had a take-off that unsmooth. There was no on-flight movie or music options and the only complimentary option was water. Other airlines offer trail mix or a caramel cookie and pop options as complimentary. This flight was a 2.5 hour flight. I understand for shorter flights not having options, but a flight 2 hours or longer should offer more complimentary options and in flight entertainment. Also the seats did not recline and for a longer flight reclining seats are a must for comfort.

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

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

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.

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.

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

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 boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

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.

I blame kayak for my last trip to dca. Kayak cancelled my direct flight and put on a one stop flight and made lost whole day from my vacation and had not even refunded my ticket.

It was my second AA flight in a week where there was no air movement. Initially, I just thought it was me however, as we were getting off the airplane, several individuals were commenting on how stuffy and hot the cabin was on the flight. This was the second flight in a week that was like this - very odd

Was the most uncomfortable I ever had in the air. Felt like I was trapped in the seat legs cramped and was just horrible. The flight to DSM was a lot better. Even being on a smaller plane was better. Staff are outstanding. No complaints about the people.

6-hour delay ON the plane in Minneapolis. Missed connecting flight from Dallas to Albuquerque!!

Honestly the only poor experience was the lady at American Air line check in in Fort Myers airport. Who didn't listen when I said i already paid for my bags online and she tried to charge me $40. When I clicked cancel on the kiosk she scolded me and sent me to "full service check in". To which that gentleman was very nice and I proceeded to pay nothing more, like I expected.

It was exactly as I expected, on time, smooth flight, courteous staff.

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