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$119+ 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCO
mar. 31 — abr. 71
lun. 3/31
lun. 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 marzo 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$192
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$119
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$194 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
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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 marzo 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/51:31 pmDSM - MCO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/89:42 pmMCO - DSM
1 stop25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
vie. 4/118:17 pmDSM - MCO
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
lun. 4/148:00 amMCO - DSM
1 stop12h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/277:25 amDSM - MCO
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
mié. 4/3010:40 amMCO - DSM
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/166:40 amDSM - MCO
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
mié. 4/235:50 pmMCO - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/276:25 pmDSM - MCO
1 stop5h 29mDelta
jue. 5/18:05 amMCO - DSM
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/25$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/78:07 amDSM - MCO
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
dom. 5/115:10 pmMCO - DSM
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$376

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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 MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

lun. 5/5

1:31 pm-8:01 am

1 stop17h 30m

Orlando

jue. 5/8

9:42 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop25h 16m

$192

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

vie. 4/11

8:17 pm-5:49 am

1 stop8h 32m

Orlando

lun. 4/14

8:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$248

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

dom. 4/27

7:25 am-5:14 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Orlando

mié. 4/30

10:40 am-7:01 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$261

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

mié. 4/16

6:40 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Orlando

mié. 4/23

5:50 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$289

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

dom. 4/27

6:25 pm-12:54 am

1 stop5h 29m

Orlando

jue. 5/1

8:05 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$290

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

mié. 5/7

8:07 am-5:59 pm

2 stops8h 52m

Orlando

dom. 5/11

5:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$376

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

vie. 4/18

8:17 pm-5:49 am

1 stop8h 32m

$119

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

dom. 5/11

7:30 am-3:09 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$125

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

dom. 4/27

6:25 pm-12:54 am

1 stop5h 29m

$131

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

mié. 4/16

7:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$159

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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-Orlando Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Orlando Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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

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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 March 21, 2025.

Booking 50 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 marzo 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Orlando Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 46% 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 March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Orlando Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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 marzo 26, 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
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,272 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $261, and Southwest, from $289. Frontier is priced at 37% 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 $119. Delta flights start at $131 while deals on American Airlines start at $159 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 $199, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $56. The most popular route (Des Moines - Orlando), is priced around $203.

  • 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 marzo 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$166Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$279Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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