Direct flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale
2 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from DSM to FLL.
Flight time: about 2h45m nonstop
Schedule change ahead: Allegiant is scheduled to add this route the week of Nov 30–Dec 6 (3 flights) — per schedules filed Oct 7.
Flying back? Fort Lauderdale → Des Moines · 2 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Des Moines local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant AAY466 | 1:37p | 2h45m | Sun |
| Allegiant AAY518 | 5:42p | 2h45m | Thu |
AllegiantThe route
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Nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) has 2 nonstop flights a week to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), operated by Allegiant. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of DSM and you're there.
This route flies on Thursday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale?
The nonstop flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) takes about 2h45m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale?
Driving from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale takes about 22h 46m behind the wheel — roughly 1,541 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h45m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?
Yes — 2 nonstop flights a week from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) back to Des Moines (DSM) on Allegiant, based on recently observed departures.