Flights from Orlando to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 6h 55m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $140
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 1,135 mi (1,826 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 55m
with the connection
Via Chicago
7h 45m
with the connection
Orlando to Chicago
flight 3h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International. Departure to Des Moines: Chicago Midway International.
Chicago to Des Moines
flight 1h 37m
two ticketsfrom $140
Via Dallas
7h 56m
with the connection
Orlando to Dallas
flight 3h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Des Moines: Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Des Moines
flight 1h 56m
two ticketsfrom $193
Via Washington
8h 15m
with the connection
Orlando to Washington
flight 2h 19m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Des Moines: Ronald Reagan National.
Washington to Des Moines
flight 2h 56m
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 Orlando to cities closest to Des Moines
Orlando to Omaha
Omaha: 122 mi (196 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 22m
from $89
Orlando to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 8m
from $48
Orlando to Appleton
Appleton: 322 mi (518 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 7m
Orlando to Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids: 418 mi (672 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 47m
from $182
Orlando to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City: 472 mi (760 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 15m
Orlando to Lexington
Lexington: 543 mi (874 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 4m
from $78
To Des Moines from cities closest to Orlando
Tampa to Des Moines
Tampa: 77 mi (124 km) from Orlando, flight 3h 5m
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 401 mi (646 km) from Orlando, flight 2h 15m
Washington to Des Moines
Washington: 758 mi (1,220 km) from Orlando, flight 2h 56m
New York to Des Moines
New York: 940 mi (1,512 km) from Orlando, flight 3h 17m
from $178
Dallas to Des Moines
Dallas: 961 mi (1,546 km) from Orlando, flight 1h 56m
from $143
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 986 mi (1,587 km) from Orlando, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Orlando to Des Moines?
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 Orlando to Des Moines?
Via Atlanta: 1h 40m to the connection, 2h 15m after it, about 6h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Orlando to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $140. 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 Orlando and Des Moines?
Atlanta (6h 55m total), Chicago (7h 45m total), Dallas (7h 56m total) and Washington (8h 15m total).
How far is Des Moines from Orlando?
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.