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

RSW Airport Page →
1,238 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 46m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 54m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 5h WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 35m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 42m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 49m AFDLSY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 19m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 6h 24m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 6h 28m ACUA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 7h 1m 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
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,238 mi 3h 19m nonstop -1h behind

RSW–DSM had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in May 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 1,238 miles in 3h 19m.

Also explore 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

Carriers that operated nonstop RSW–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
IND ~4h 38m ATL ~4h 46m PGD ~4h 49m BNA ~4h 54m STL ~5h 0m
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
75%
Return
DSM → RSW
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
80%
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 3
Weekly flights – 5 2
Flight time 3h 19m 2h 57m 2h 52m
Departure OTP 80% – –
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 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 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,238 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RSW to DSM: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 19m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago Midway.
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) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in May 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.

RSW to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to DSM is about 3 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,238 miles (1,992 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and West Palm Beach (PBI).