Des Moines to Fort Myers (DSM–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,238 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 28m ago
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G4472
Seat map
G4 Allegiant
320 Seat map
10:05 AM
CDT
2:04 PM
EDT
2h 59m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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G4431
Seat map
G4 Allegiant
320 Seat map
3:04 PM
CDT
7:03 PM
EDT
2h 59m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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G4436
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
G4 Allegiant
320 Seat map
6:53 PM
EDT
9:08 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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G4432
Seat map
G4 Allegiant
320 Seat map
7:53 PM
EDT
10:08 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 37m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
MDW Chicago 4h 50m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 13m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 22m AFAMDL → AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Myers flights
ORD Chicago 5h 32m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 40m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Myers flights
IAH Houston 5h 47m CMNZUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Fort Myers flights
DTW Detroit 5h 56m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Fort Myers flights
DEN Denver 6h 36m ACF9UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,238 mi 2h 59m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,238 miles in approximately 2h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map DSM Routes RSW Routes DSM Live Flights RSW Live Flights DSM Delays RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 3 320 2h59 50% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to RSW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
BNA ~4h 37m ATL ~4h 42m MDW ~4h 50m CLT ~5h 13m MSP ~5h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
962
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → RSW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
RSW → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric DSM→RSW MLI→RSW
Distance from DSM – 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 –
Flight time 2h 59m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 50% –
Moline (MLI) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,238 mi / 1,992 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 59m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,238 mi / 1,992 km
Flight time2h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 2h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 1,238 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DSM to RSW: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago Midway.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RSW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from RSW to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to RSW

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to RSW is about 2 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,238 miles (1,992 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI).