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$96 Find Cheap Flights from Orlando to Des Moines

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Cheapest round-trip
$229
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MCO - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$84
Typical prices: $219-$398
Frontier
Sat 3/28
MCO - DSM • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Orlando to Des Moines (ORL-DSM)

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

Sat, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 6
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3:10 pm - 1:46 pm
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4:48 pm - 9:07 am
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15h 19m
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$229Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Mon, Apr 6
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12h 40m
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4:48 pm - 9:07 am
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15h 19m
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$234Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10
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9:17 am - 8:57 pm
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$236Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 6
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4:48 pm - 9:07 am
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$241Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Sun, Apr 5
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12h 40m
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3:21 pm - 11:50 pm
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$247Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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$258Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
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10h 27m
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$263Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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7h 23m
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25h 24m
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$264Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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4:34 pm - 10:57 pm
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$265Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Orlando to Des Moines flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Orlando to Des Moines?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Orlando to Des Moines departing in April.

What is the cheapest Orlando to Des Moines flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Orlando to Des Moines costs $90 on the route between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Des Moines (DSM). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 36% cheaper than other Orlando-Des Moines routes. The most popular route is between Orlando Sanford Intl Airport (SFB) and Des Moines (DSM).

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Orlando 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 Orlando to Des Moines is October, where tickets cost $151 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $369 and $311 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Orlando 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 $184, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Orlando to Des Moines

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Orlando to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Orlando to Des Moines was $84 for a one-way ticket and $229 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Orlando to Des Moines.

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

    On your way to Des Moines, you’ll fly out from one of these Orlando airports: Orlando or Orlando Sanford Intl. You’ll be landing at Des Moines.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Orlando to Des Moines?

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Orlando to Des Moines on on Monday, Friday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Orlando to Des Moines, Southwest or Allegiant Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Orlando to Des Moines are Southwest and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $370 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $180 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $121 or less one-way and $163 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Orlando to Des Moines?

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

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Orlando to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air

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Tuesday

Allegiant Air

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Thursday

Allegiant Air

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Friday

Allegiant Air

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Saturday

Allegiant Air

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Sunday

Allegiant Air

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Des Moines to Orlando

Monday

Allegiant Air

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Tuesday

Allegiant Air

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Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

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Saturday

Allegiant Air

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Allegiant Air

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Orlando to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Orlando 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8303 reviews
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7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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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

10.0 ExcellentDebra, Mar 2026
PBI - ATL
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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.

Really good. I accidentally left my duffel on the plane and the reps were so friendly in retrieving it.

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.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

My flight was delayed by two hours which made it so that I would miss my layover flight. I stood in line for customer service for over an hour and when I reached the agent she told me to scan a QR code and it'll give me options. I wasn't offered any help, guidance or compensation, only told that I have options but that I had to figure it all out myself. I was refunded part of the trip and had to buy an expensive same day ticket from another airline in order to get home. I will never fly Frontier again.

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