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$103+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (MCO)

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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCO
jun 17 — jun 241
ter 6/17
ter 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Orlando are usually found in July or September, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Orlando

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (MCO). 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 junho 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$212
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$103
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$429
From Des Moines to Orlando
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Orlando
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Orlando. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junho 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
seg 7/146:30 amDSM - MCO
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
qui 7/2410:49 amMCO - DSM
1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 8/143:38 pmDSM - MCO
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
seg 8/188:00 amMCO - DSM
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 8/207:32 amDSM - MCO
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
seg 8/2511:06 amMCO - DSM
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$275
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 9/178:25 amDSM - MCO
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
ter 9/233:50 pmMCO - DSM
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 8/165:12 pmDSM - MCO
1 stop5h 51mDelta
qua 8/206:00 amMCO - DSM
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/12$296
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
seg 7/77:33 pmDSM - MCO
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
seg 7/146:00 amMCO - DSM
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$344

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Orlando 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 junho 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Orlando

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Return

Price

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DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

seg 7/14

6:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Orlando

qui 7/24

10:49 am-10:38 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$212

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

qui 8/14

3:38 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Orlando

seg 8/18

8:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$270

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

qua 8/20

7:32 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Orlando

seg 8/25

11:06 am-4:48 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$275

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

qua 9/17

8:25 am-6:50 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Orlando

ter 9/23

3:50 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$285

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

sáb 8/16

5:44 am-1:24 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Orlando

qua 8/20

9:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$296

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

seg 7/7

7:33 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 27m

Orlando

seg 7/14

6:00 am-6:48 pm

1 stop13h 48m

$344

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

seg 7/28

6:30 am-9:57 am

1 stop26h 27m

$103

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

ter 8/5

7:09 am-12:49 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$138

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

ter 7/22

7:20 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$177

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

ter 8/5

8:25 am-6:50 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$183

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Orlando

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Orlando from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Orlando. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 2 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport (average of $206). Flying from Des Moines to Orlando Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 MCO?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Orlando. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junho 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Orlando Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 47% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Orlando. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Orlando Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Orlando by month

Plan your trip to Orlando by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Orlando Airport ranges from 2.4 - 8.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.7 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Orlando Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Orlando by month

Plan your trip to Orlando by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Orlando Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Orlando

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Orlando. 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 Orlando. Reviews last updated junho 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Orlando have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Orlando. 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 Orlando?

    For a flight from Des Moines to Orlando, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Orlando per day. 6 airlines have flights to Orlando from Des Moines on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Orlando Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport round-trip from $270. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $275, and Southwest, from $285. United Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $138. Delta flights start at $177 while deals on Southwest start at $183 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Orlando 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 Orlando Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport (average of $206). Flying from Des Moines to Orlando Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 Orlando

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Orlando. 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 junho 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$116Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$158Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$302Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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