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$56+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines (FLL - DSM)

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FLL — DSM
May 4 — May 111
Mon 5/4
Mon 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:31 pm
FLL
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 35m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/77:45 am
DSM
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$125
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1412:40 pm
FLL
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 35m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/3$132
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/228:57 pm
FLL
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 27m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/253:57 pm
DSM
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 10m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/31$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/93:00 pm
FLL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/134:40 pm
DSM
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:31 pm
FLL
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 35m
Allegiant Air
Thu 4/168:30 am
DSM
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/228:57 pm
FLL
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/244:41 pm
DSM
-
FLL
1 stop15h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2810:08 pm
FLL
-
DSM
2 stops40h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/32:36 pm
DSM
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3010:05 pm
FLL
-
DSM
1 stop25h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/77:45 am
DSM
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$206

Find flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$125
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$56
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$191

Good one-way deal

$160 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Fort LauderdaleDes Moines

FLL - DSM

FLLDSM

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/30

7:31 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$139

Fort LauderdaleDes Moines

FLL - DSM

FLLDSM

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 5/22

6:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

3:57 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$245

Fort LauderdaleDes Moines

FLL - DSM

FLLDSM

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 5/6

8:40 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop18h 06m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

2:16 pm-11:59 am

2 stops20h 43m

$291
Quickest round-trip

Fort LauderdaleDes Moines

FLL - DSM

FLLDSM

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 6/19

3:33 pm-5:54 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 6/22

6:44 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$315

Fort LauderdaleDes Moines

FLL - DSM

FLLDSM

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 5/23

8:01 am-11:33 pm

2 stops16h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

2:10 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 00m

$360

Fort LauderdaleDes Moines

FLL - DSM

FLLDSM

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 4/28

5:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

5:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$367

Fort LauderdaleDes Moines

FLL - DSM

FLLDSM

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 5/6

6:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

5:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$387

Fort LauderdaleDes Moines

FLL - DSM

FLLDSM

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/30

5:06 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

7:11 am-4:16 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$397

Fort LauderdaleDes Moines

FLL - DSM

FLLDSM

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 6/8

4:11 pm-12:08 am

2 stops8h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

6:02 am-3:21 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$410
Cheapest one-way

Fort LauderdaleDes Moines

FLL - DSM

FLLDSM

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/9

7:31 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$85

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Compare providers for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Lauderdale-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fort Lauderdale-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fort Lauderdale-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Lauderdale-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Fort Lauderdale-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Fort Lauderdale with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines (average of $82). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $228). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FLL to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated April 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andAllegiant Air from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,378 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
709 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,556 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,344 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines flight route?

    Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

    Departing from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines will take you 3h 35m. There are 1316 mi between Fort Lauderdale and Des Moines. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines round-trip from $86. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $149, and American Airlines, from $308. Allegiant Air is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines are Allegiant Air ($60), United Airlines ($118), and Southwest ($118).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $134. While the most popular route (Fort Lauderdale - Des Moines) can be booked for $132 on average, our data indicates $174 when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines (average of $82). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $228). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$86Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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