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Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Orlando and Des Moines.

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $224 round-trip, compared to $242 via a layover through Nashville Intl (BNA).

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 Orlando to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 11% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Orlando to Des Moines route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $394, a difference of $117. 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 UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 9:24 am
• Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 11:34 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 59m.

A nonstop flight from Orlando to Des Moines takes 2h 59m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $212 to $1,618. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Orlando to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 56m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 05m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Des Moines is 1 hour behind Orlando (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 Orlando to Des Moines range from $193 to $414, with an average of $279 over the past 12 months. Anything below $193 counts as a good deal.