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

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G4436
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
G4 Allegiant
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6:53 PM
EDT
9:08 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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G4432
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G4 Allegiant
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7:53 PM
EDT
10:08 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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G4472
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G4 Allegiant
320 Seat map
10:05 AM
CDT
2:04 PM
EDT
2h 59m
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G4431
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G4 Allegiant
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3:04 PM
CDT
7:03 PM
EDT
2h 59m
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No flights match your filters.

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 46m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 5h 10m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 37m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 5h 46m AFDLVS → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 46m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 5h 55m ACUA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 57m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 17m AFDLSY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 32m AABAF9 → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 6h 36m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Des Moines
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,238 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind

RSW–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,238 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map RSW Routes DSM Routes RSW Live Flights DSM Live Flights RSW Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Fort Myers flights
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 3 320 3h15 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (3 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
2
flights
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
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
ATL ~4h 46m MDW ~5h 10m ORD ~5h 37m DTW ~5h 46m DFW ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
967
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
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 3
Weekly flights 3 4 2
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 2h 57m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Des Moines flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Des Moines flights · Miami (OPF) 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 15m gate to gate.
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 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,238 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RSW 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 Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 OPF. 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 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to DSM is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,238 miles (1,992 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 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 Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).