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$48+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Florida

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MIA
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/167:30 amDSM - JAX
Nonstop2h 43mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/237:16 pmJAX - DSM
Nonstop2h 58mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/28$91
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 12/16:53 pmDSM - FLL
Nonstop3h 02mAllegiant Air
Thu 12/117:55 pmFLL - DSM
Nonstop3h 26mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/26$101
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/202:43 pmDSM - JAX
Nonstop2h 43mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/237:16 pmJAX - DSM
Nonstop2h 58mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/26$107
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/72:56 pmDSM - FLL
Nonstop3h 09mAllegiant Air
Thu 12/117:55 pmFLL - DSM
Nonstop3h 26mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/27$107
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/1310:50 amDSM - FLL
Nonstop3h 04mAllegiant Air
Thu 11/206:00 amFLL - DSM
Nonstop3h 29mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/27$138
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:32 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop21h 39mFrontier
Thu 11/1312:36 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop26h 13mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$139
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:30 amDSM - JAX
Nonstop2h 43mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/212:03 pmJAX - DSM
Nonstop2h 58mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/26$144
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:19 amDSM - FLL
Nonstop3h 02mAllegiant Air
Tue 11/258:55 pmFLL - DSM
Nonstop3h 29mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/27$145
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:56 pmDSM - FLL
Nonstop3h 09mAllegiant Air
Thu 12/188:10 pmFLL - DSM
Nonstop3h 26mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/27$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/207:15 amDSM - SRQ
Nonstop2h 42mAllegiant Air
Tue 11/251:07 pmSRQ - DSM
Nonstop3h 06mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/28$154
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/237:15 amDSM - SRQ
Nonstop2h 42mAllegiant Air
Tue 11/251:07 pmSRQ - DSM
Nonstop3h 06mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/27$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 12/74:21 pmDSM - FLL
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/117:55 pmFLL - DSM
Nonstop3h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$166

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Florida

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Florida flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$91
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$48
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$200

Good round-trip deal

$56 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Florida 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Florida that are best for you.

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Des MoinesSarasota

DSM - SRQ

DSMSRQ

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

7:15 am-10:57 am

Nonstop2h 42m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 11/25

1:07 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$154

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM - FLL

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

2:58 pm-7:16 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 2/12

8:36 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$160

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - SFB

DSMSFB

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

9:31 am-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Orlando Sanford Intl

Sat 12/20

12:39 pm-2:42 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$184

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Mon 11/3

2:32 pm-5:44 am

1 stop14h 12m

Orlando

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$202

Des MoinesSarasota

DSM - SRQ

DSMSRQ

Des Moines

Tue 11/25

8:35 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 12/1

11:32 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$205

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - SFB

DSMSFB

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

9:00 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Orlando Sanford Intl

Fri 12/19

8:42 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$213

Des MoinesMiami

DSM - MIA

DSMMIA

Des Moines

Wed 12/10

2:16 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Miami

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

$217

Des MoinesMiami

DSM - MIA

DSMMIA

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

12:31 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Miami

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$217

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

6:17 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 28m

Pensacola

Tue 12/9

12:55 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$222

Des MoinesJacksonville

DSM - JAX

DSMJAX

Des Moines

Tue 12/16

5:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop5h 21m

Jacksonville

Wed 12/17

7:06 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Florida

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Florida

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Florida (average of $46). Flying from Des Moines to Florida in December is currently the most expensive (average of $113). 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 DSM to FL?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Florida. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Florida, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Florida?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Florida. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Florida flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Florida

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Florida. 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 Florida. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Florida, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
695 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Florida?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Florida.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Florida?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Florida can take about 3h 02m. Allegiant Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $101. Des Moines and Florida are separated by a distance of 1316 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Florida are Allegiant Air ($48), Frontier ($69), and Southwest ($100).

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Florida?

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - Orlando, Des Moines - Miami or Des Moines - Tampa when deciding on the best route from Des Moines to Florida.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Florida?

    Consider American Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (100%) or Republic Airways (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Des Moines to Florida.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Florida?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Florida? While on average our users pay $464, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $146. The most popular route (Des Moines - Orlando), is priced around $173.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Florida 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 Des Moines to Florida?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Florida (average of $46). Flying from Des Moines to Florida in December is currently the most expensive (average of $113). 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 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Florida

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Florida. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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