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

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F9 Frontier
A20N
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F9 Frontier
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Orlando to Des Moines
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,141 mi 3h 24m nonstop -1h behind 43 1-stop hubs

MCO–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 1,141 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MCO Routes DSM Routes MCO Live Flights DSM Live Flights MCO Delays DSM Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 6 A20N 3h24 65% – –
Aircraft on this route
A20N – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (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, MCO to DSM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MEM ~4h 56m DAL ~4h 57m PTK ~4h 57m PIE ~4h 59m MSL ~5h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,853
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
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
80%
Return
DSM → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
66%
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 PIE→DSM
Distance from MCO – 24 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 6 10 12
Flight time 3h 24m 3h 3m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 65% – –
Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to Des Moines flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) 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 3h 24m.
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 time3h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 3h 24m. The route covers 1,141 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Frontier.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from MCO to DSM. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, DAL, PTK, PIE, MSL, OMA, RST, CLE, SBN, PBI, MKE, HOU, BWI, PIT, OXC, STL, LNS, MSY, TEB, AZA, SNA, SJO, YVR, BNA, LGA, MIA, CLT, DTW, IAH, SRQ, DEN, ATL, MDW, MSP, ORD, DFW, DCA, LAS, AUS, PHX, FLL, LAX and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, PIE and SRQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to DSM ranges from 3 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,141 miles (1,837 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).