Des Moines to Orlando (DSM–SFB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,124 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 41m ago
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G41242
G4 Allegiant
7M8
9:27 AM
CDT
1:15 PM
EDT
2h 48m
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G42971
G4 Allegiant
7M8
9:43 AM
CDT
1:27 PM
EDT
2h 44m
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G42822
G4 Allegiant
7M8
4:14 PM
CDT
8:04 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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G42826
G4 Allegiant
319
6:40 AM
EDT
8:33 AM
CDT
2h 53m
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G42879
G4 Allegiant
B38M
1:29 PM
EDT
3:21 PM
CDT
2h 52m
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G41300
G4 Allegiant
7M8
1:31 PM
EDT
3:24 PM
CDT
2h 53m
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G42832
G4 Allegiant
7M8
2:24 PM
EDT
4:16 PM
CDT
2h 52m
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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 30m G4 → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Orlando flights
AUS Austin 11h 4m G4 → G4 Austin (AUS) to Orlando flights
LAS Las Vegas 16h 18m G4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Orlando flights
MCO Orlando ~4h 15m → Y4 Orlando (MCO) to Orlando flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~4h 41m G4 → Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Orlando flights
LEX Lexington ~4h 43m G4 → G4 Lexington (LEX) to Orlando flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~5h 15m G4 → Pinellas Park (PIE) to Orlando flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 18m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to Orlando flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~5h 21m AAASAY → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Orlando flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 26m G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Orlando flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Orlando
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,124 mi 2h 48m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–SFB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,124 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DSM Routes SFB Routes DSM Live Flights SFB Live Flights DSM Delays SFB Delays
All flights from Orlando (SFB) Orlando to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–SFB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 6 7M8 2h44-2h50 33% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (6 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 SFB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SFB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
MCO ~4h 15m BNA ~4h 30m SRQ ~4h 41m LEX ~4h 43m PIE ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
758
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 → SFB
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
54%
Return
SFB → DSM
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → SFB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Orlando from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Metric DSM→SFB CID→SFB OMA→SFB
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 6 6 4
Flight time 2h 48m 2h 37m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 33% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Orlando flights · Omaha (OMA) to Orlando flights · Moline (MLI) to Orlando flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
1,124 mi / 1,809 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–SFB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance1,124 mi / 1,809 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: SFB
Full nameOrlando Sanford International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFB / KSFB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to SFB flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport take about 2h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,124 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DSM to SFB: Allegiant Air.
This route has daily 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, Austin Bergstrom and Harry Reid.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from SFB to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, OMA and 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 SFB

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to SFB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to SFB is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,124 miles (1,809 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Austin Bergstrom and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).