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

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1,124 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 21m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G41193
Seat map
G4 Allegiant
7M8 Seat map
6:40 AM
EDT
8:43 AM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42846
Seat map
G4 Allegiant
7M8 Seat map
7:15 AM
EDT
9:09 AM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4451
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
G4 Allegiant
320 Seat map
1:31 PM
EDT
3:26 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42889
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
G4 Allegiant
7M8 Seat map
11:00 AM
CDT
2:41 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41247
Seat map
G4 Allegiant
7M8 Seat map
5:28 PM
CDT
9:15 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41198
Starts Oct 9 Seat map
G4 Allegiant
7M8 Seat map
7:57 PM
CDT
11:37 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 1 hub
BNA Nashville ~5h 4m G4 G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Des Moines
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,124 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind

SFB–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,124 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFB–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 5 320, 7M8 2h54-3h03 95%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFB to DSM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFB to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
632
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFB → DSM
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
73%
Return
DSM → SFB
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFB delays → DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric SFB→DSM MCO→DSM UST→DSM
Distance from SFB 24 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 5
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 34m 2h 36m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of SFB with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Orlando.
SFB: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,124 mi / 1,809 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.

SFB–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,124 mi / 1,809 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFB
IATA / ICAOSFB / KSFB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFB to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando Sanford International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,124 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SFB 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.
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 Orlando.
Yes, return flights from DSM to SFB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, UST and TPA. 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 SFB to DSM

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFB to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFB to DSM is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,124 miles (1,809 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), St Augustine (UST) and Tampa (TPA).