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$99+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale (DSM - FLL)

DSM — FLL
Dec 9 — Dec 161
Wed 12/9
Wed 12/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale

Sun 12/139:07 am -
Nonstop3h 11m
Thu 12/176:07 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 11/4$121
Sun 12/69:07 am -
Nonstop3h 11m
Thu 12/102:08 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 11/5$132
Thu 12/311:09 pm -
Nonstop3h 08m
Thu 1/77:40 am -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 11/6$161
Sun 12/139:07 am -
Nonstop3h 11m
Fri 12/186:00 am -
1 stop18h 01m
Deal found 11/8$194
Thu 11/124:15 pm -
Nonstop3h 09m
Thu 11/191:38 pm -
Nonstop3h 33m
Deal found 11/7$200
Sun 12/69:07 am -
Nonstop3h 11m
Sun 12/132:08 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 11/5$201

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$121
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$99
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$144 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
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Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM Des Moines - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Thu 4/8

2:54 pm-7:02 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM Des Moines - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

12:25 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM Des Moines - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

6:09 am-3:45 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM Des Moines - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

1:23 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM Des Moines - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

11:09 am-5:57 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM Des Moines - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

9:07 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM Des Moines - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

9:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM Des Moines - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Thu 2/25

8:26 pm-4:33 pm

1 stop19h 07m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM Des Moines - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

9:18 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops46h 16m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179
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Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM Des Moines - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Thu 2/25

2:40 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$186

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Des Moines-Fort Lauderdale flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Fort Lauderdale flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Fort Lauderdale flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Fort Lauderdale 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 Des Moines-Fort Lauderdale 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 Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale

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

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale (average of $226). Flying from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 FLL?

When flying from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 56% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale flights typically cost between $256 and $453 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $121 on Allegiant Air (Dec 13-Dec 17).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Lauderdale

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale. 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
4,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,219 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,699 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,472 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
676 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,227 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale in about 6h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 39m. The distance from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale is about 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 flying from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale round-trip?

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($106), Delta ($118), and American Airlines ($237) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale. Allegiant Air is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $66. Southwest flights start at $109 while deals on United Airlines start at $113 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale is generally $310, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $112. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $161 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale (average of $226). Flying from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$106Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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