Fort Myers to Des Moines (RSW–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G4 Allegiant
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G4 Allegiant
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Fort Myers to Des Moines
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,238 mi 3h 19m nonstop -1h behind 34 1-stop hubs

RSW–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,238 miles in approximately 3h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 320 3h19 63% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 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, RSW to DSM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MEM ~4h 39m DAL ~5h 0m PBI ~5h 1m SRQ ~5h 6m PIE ~5h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,066
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
RSW → DSM
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
78%
Return
DSM → RSW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric RSW→DSM PGD→DSM SRQ→DSM
Distance from RSW – 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 14 5
Flight time 3h 19m 3h 9m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 63% – –
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Des Moines flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Des Moines flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW 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 Myers.
RSW: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,238 mi / 1,992 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m.
Facts

RSW–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,238 mi / 1,992 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 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 RSW to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 3h 19m. The route covers 1,238 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RSW to DSM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, DAL, PBI, SRQ, PIE, PTK, CLE, HOU, MKE, BWI, PIT, STL, AUS, MSY, TEB, SNA, MIA, DFW, FLL, ATL, CLT, BNA, DTW, DEN, IAH, MSP, MDW, MCO, ORD, LAX, DCA, PHX, LAS and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from DSM to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PGD, SRQ 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 RSW to DSM

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to DSM ranges from 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,238 miles (1,992 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 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 Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and West Palm Beach (PBI).