Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines
2 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from FLL to DSM.
Flight time: about 2h46m 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? Des Moines → Fort Lauderdale · 2 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Fort Lauderdale local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant AAY2141 | 2:30p | 2h41m | Thu |
| Allegiant AAY472 | 6:31p | 2h51m | Sun |
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Other airports near Fort Lauderdale with nonstops to Des Moines
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| MIA — MiamiAmerican | 21 mi | 1 |
| RSW — Fort MyersAllegiant | 104 mi | 2 |
The route
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Nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM)
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has 2 nonstop flights a week to Des Moines (DSM), operated by Allegiant. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of FLL 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 Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?
The nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM) takes about 2h46m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?
Driving from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines takes about 22h 46m behind the wheel — roughly 1,541 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h46m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale?
Yes — 2 nonstop flights a week from Des Moines (DSM) back to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) on Allegiant, based on recently observed departures.