Flights from Des Moines to Orlando
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 6h 44m
- two tickets, via Dallas
- $174
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,135 mi (1,826 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 44m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $233
Via Miami
7h 22m
with the connection
Des Moines to Miami
flight 3h 11m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Orlando: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.
Miami to Orlando
flight 1h 11m
Via Chicago
7h 26m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $175
Via Dallas
7h 51m
with the connection
Des Moines to Dallas
flight 2h 14m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Orlando: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Orlando
flight 2h 37m
two ticketsfrom $174
Via Washington
8h 2m
with the connection
Des Moines to Washington
flight 2h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Ronald Reagan National. Departure to Orlando: Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Orlando
flight 2h 27m
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Des Moines to cities closest to Orlando
Des Moines to Tampa
Tampa: 77 mi (124 km) from Orlando, flight 2h 43m
Des Moines to Miami
Miami: 205 mi (330 km) from Orlando, flight 3h 11m
Des Moines to Atlanta
Atlanta: 401 mi (646 km) from Orlando, flight 2h 9m
from $261
Des Moines to Washington
Washington: 758 mi (1,220 km) from Orlando, flight 2h 35m
Des Moines to New York
New York: 940 mi (1,512 km) from Orlando, flight 2h 38m
from $98
Des Moines to Dallas
Dallas: 961 mi (1,546 km) from Orlando, flight 2h 14m
from $112
To Orlando from cities closest to Des Moines
Omaha to Orlando
Omaha: 122 mi (196 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 55m
from $208
Sioux Falls to Orlando
Sioux Falls: 208 mi (335 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 6m
Chicago to Orlando
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 46m
from $81
Appleton to Orlando
Appleton: 322 mi (518 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 53m
Grand Rapids to Orlando
Grand Rapids: 418 mi (672 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 41m
from $92
Lexington to Orlando
Lexington: 543 mi (874 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 51m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Orlando?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Orlando?
Via Atlanta: 2h 9m to the connection, 1h 35m after it, about 6h 44m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Orlando with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $174. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Des Moines and Orlando?
Atlanta (6h 44m total), Miami (7h 22m total), Chicago (7h 26m total), Dallas (7h 51m total) and Washington (8h 2m total).
How far is Orlando from Des Moines?
1,135 mi (1,826 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.