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$50+ 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 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 26, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/216:56 pm
DSM
-
MCO
Nonstop2h 57m
Frontier
Wed 3/256:00 am
MCO
-
DSM
1 stop14h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Fri 3/137:10 am
MCO
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$162
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 3/78:21 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop16h 48m
Frontier
Fri 3/137:10 am
MCO
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop9h 16m
Frontier
Sat 3/143:37 pm
MCO
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$172
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop18h 52m
Frontier
Thu 2/268:29 pm
MCO
-
DSM
1 stop23h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$180
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop9h 16m
Frontier
Sun 3/87:55 am
MCO
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Sun 3/157:25 am
MCO
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 2/168:38 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop11h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/253:50 pm
MCO
-
DSM
1 stop27h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop27h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1210:30 am
MCO
-
DSM
1 stop10h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 2/238:38 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop11h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/266:45 pm
MCO
-
DSM
1 stop25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$196
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Sat 3/143:37 pm
MCO
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$197
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
MCO
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:00 am
MCO
-
DSM
1 stop14h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$198

Find 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$50
(Frontier)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$154 or less

Good one-way deal

$106 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 26, 2026.
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

Fly to

Orlando

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

11:30 am-6:22 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Orlando

Thu 3/5

9:26 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$348

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

11:40 am-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Orlando

Wed 5/6

7:15 am-2:24 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$355

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

3:20 pm-12:59 am

2 stops8h 39m

Orlando

Tue 5/5

5:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$364

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

5:20 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Orlando

Thu 2/26

4:50 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$369

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

6:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Orlando

Tue 5/5

3:55 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$369

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

11:40 am-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Orlando

Sun 5/10

9:02 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$379

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

5:15 pm-12:06 am

1 stop5h 51m

Orlando

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 04m

$382

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

5:35 am-12:01 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Orlando

Tue 3/31

10:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$383

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

7:35 am-4:49 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Orlando

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 19m

$388

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

5:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Orlando

Thu 2/26

7:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$388

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Orlando

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 Des Moines to Orlando in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Des Moines-Orlando Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Orlando Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Orlando Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Orlando Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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-Orlando Airport 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 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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 20 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport (average of $122). Flying from Des Moines to Orlando Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 January 26, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Orlando Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 58% 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 January 24, 2026.

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

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 January 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Orlando Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,058 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

    Departing from Des Moines to Orlando Airport will take you 5h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1141 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 Orlando Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport round-trip from $118. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Allegiant Air, from $130, and Delta, from $226. Frontier is priced at 70% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. Allegiant Air flights start at $84 while deals on United Airlines start at $114 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Orlando Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport? While on average our users pay $154, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $50. The most popular route (Des Moines - Orlando), is priced around $206.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport (average of $122). Flying from Des Moines to Orlando Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$130Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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