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

MCO Airport Page →
1,141 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 35 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JAX Jacksonville 4h 31m AA → G4 Jacksonville (JAX) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 44m EJAF9WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 4h 50m WNWWI → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 11m AAF9G3 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
HOU Houston 5h 22m WN → G4 Houston (HOU) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 5h 28m AFDLF9 → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 31m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 38m AFDLLA → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
MIA Miami 5h 45m AAATBA → AAQR Miami (MIA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,141 mi 2h 34m nonstop -1h behind

MCO–DSM had nonstop service from Frontier, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,141 miles in 2h 34m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MCO–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 0 – – 90% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
JAX ~4h 31m IND ~4h 33m ATL ~4h 42m BNA ~4h 44m MDW ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,242
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
MCO → DSM
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
58%
Return
DSM → MCO
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MCO→DSM SFB→DSM TPA→DSM
Distance from MCO – 24 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 8 1
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 52m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines flights · Tampa (TPA) to Des Moines flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO 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 Orlando.
MCO: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,141 mi / 1,837 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m gate to gate.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,141 mi / 1,837 km
Flight time2h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 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 MCO to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,141 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MCO to DSM: Frontier. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 34m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jacksonville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, TPA and PIE. 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 MCO to DSM

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from Frontier, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MCO to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to DSM is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,141 miles (1,837 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jacksonville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Tampa (TPA) and Pinellas Park (PIE).