Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines (FLL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FLL–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,316 miles in approximately 3h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 Allegiant Air | 6 | 7M8 | 3h12-3h21 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→DSM | MIA→DSM | PBI→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi | 42 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 21m | 3h 42m | 3h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
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).
FLL–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 6 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 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,316 miles (2,119 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 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 Miami (MIA), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Myers (RSW).