Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines (FLL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,316 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 44m ago
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G42125
G4 Allegiant
B38M
1:38 PM
EDT T1
3:50 PM
CDT
3h 12m
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G42126
G4 Allegiant
7M8
2:50 PM
EDT T1
5:17 PM
CDT
3h 27m
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✓
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G4525
G4 Allegiant
7M8
2:50 PM
EDT T1
5:17 PM
CDT
3h 27m
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G4509
G4 Allegiant
7M8
6:07 PM
CDT
10:17 PM
EDT
3h 10m
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Prices

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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 55m ADAFAM → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 5h 15m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 5h 17m ADB6G4 → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 29m AAB6BA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 49m AAACAD → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 57m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 6h 6m AFB6DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 6h 10m ADB6TCN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 6h 18m ADAVB6 → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 39m AAADAS → AAG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,316 mi 3h 27m nonstop -1h behind

FLL–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,316 miles in approximately 3h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore FLL Routes DSM Routes FLL Live Flights DSM Live Flights FLL Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 7M8, B38M 3h12-3h27 45% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 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, FLL to DSM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
ATL ~4h 55m MDW ~5h 15m BNA ~5h 17m CLT ~5h 29m ORD ~5h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,680
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
FLL → DSM
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
80%
Return
DSM → FLL
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric FLL→DSM OPF→DSM MIA→DSM
Distance from FLL – 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 4 1 2
Flight time 3h 27m 2h 40m 3h 36m
Departure OTP 45% – –
Miami (OPF) to Des Moines flights · Miami (MIA) to Des Moines flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,316 mi / 2,119 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m gate to gate.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

Facts

FLL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,316 mi / 2,119 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,316 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FLL to DSM: 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from DSM to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, MIA and PBI. 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 FLL to DSM

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FLL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to DSM is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,316 miles (2,119 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).