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Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Fort Myers and Des Moines.

Flights from Fort Myers to Des Moines usually depart from Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Fort Myers to Des Moines.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $122 round-trip, compared to $346 via a layover through Lambert-St Louis (STL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 67% on the Fort Myers to Des Moines route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $165 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $495, a difference of $330. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are Iowa Events Center, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:21 pm and lands at 5:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 11:17 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 17m.

A nonstop flight from Fort Myers to Des Moines takes 3h 17m, covering 1,237 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $96 to $937. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Fort Myers to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $186, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 5h 22m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 24m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Fort Myers to Des Moines range from $236 to $491, with an average of $364 over the past 12 months. Anything below $236 counts as a good deal.