Cheap Flights from DSM to MCO: When to Fly from Des Moines to Orlando

 

The cheapest times to fly from DSM to MCO are

• January 1st to February 4th
• April 23rd to June 3rd (except the week of May 21st)
• August 6th to October 7th
• October 22nd to November 18th (except the week of October 29th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DSM to MCO is early September. Prices can be as high as $839 for Sunday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $229 for Tuesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Orlando

Flying from Des Moines, IA (DSM) to Orlando, FL (MCO) will usually cost between $231 to $494 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $236. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $546. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $310 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $317 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DSM to MCO flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DSM to MCO route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DSM to MCO flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Des Moines. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.17, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $117 (29%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $274. Return trip prices are from the MCO to DSM flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DSM to MCO can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 2 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from DSM to MCO while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DSM to MCO? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, Qantas, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Orlando International Airport to Des Moines International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1141 miles or 1836 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DSM to MCO?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DSM to MCO flight is about 3 hour 2 minutes.

How many flights go between Des Moines, IA and Orlando, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 65 available flights from DSM to MCO.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.