Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines (FLL - DSM) from $74

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
FLL — DSM
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines are usually found in April or October, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM)

All the information you need to plan the best FLL to DSM flight in 2023: compare Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Des Moines.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$347

One-way from

$106
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 55% potential price drop
From Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines
One-way flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

FLL - DSM

Price

$347 - $524

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

DSM

Rainfall

1 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 91% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

Find a great deal and save up to 20% by booking at least 26 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $286.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $116.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines (FLL - DSM)?

When flying from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Allegiant Air flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

Take a peek at the cheapest Allegiant Air flights we've detected traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap American Airlines flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Fort Lauderdale and landing in Des Moines. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for FLL to DSM flights for September, October
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines in 2023. Check back soon for alternative fares.

Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Des Moines from Fort Lauderdale found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Des Moines from Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Des Moines from Fort Lauderdale, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Des Moines from Fort Lauderdale

The cheapest one-way flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines
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Find flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines within your budget

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Fri 11/17

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Wed 11/22

Nonstop3h 30m

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Nonstop3h 11m

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Wed 11/22

Nonstop3h 30m

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Sun 11/26

1 stop11h 55m

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Wed 11/22

1 stop24h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 11/26

1 stop11h 55m

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Tue 12/5

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Thu 12/7

1 stop6h 23m

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Fort Lauderdale

Fri 11/17

1 stop7h 16m

Des Moines

Wed 11/22

1 stop4h 40m

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Tue 12/5

2 stops8h 33m

Des Moines

Thu 12/7

1 stop6h 23m

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Fri 10/20

1 stop6h 18m

Des Moines

Fri 10/27

1 stop8h 07m

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Fort Lauderdale

Fri 10/13

2 stops27h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 10/15

1 stop14h 25m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Delta from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines to help guide your decision. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines flights.

Can I find flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Allegiant Air for just $180, but on average you can expect to pay $370.

Are there nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 3 direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines is less than $257.

Are there last-minute flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines for under $500?

There are currently 5+ open flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

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 $180. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $314, and Delta, from $317. Allegiant Air is 43% 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 Frontier ($106), Allegiant Air ($110), and American Airlines ($147).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $67. While the most popular route (Fort Lauderdale - Des Moines) can be booked for $180 on average our data indicates $101 when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines.

What does FLL to DSM mean?

Great question - FLL to DSM just means Fort Lauderdale Airport to Des Moines Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$126Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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DeltaCheapest$258Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines

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