Des Moines to Orlando: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 24 times. The typical return was £407 per person and the lowest £237, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £237 |
| Typical (median) | £407 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 24 |
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Trips we picked on this route
A week away · from Des MoinesLowest in 30 days
Orlando
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $315 per person, $225 below the typical fare on this route
- Typical highs of 74–78°F for park days, lows near 60°F
- Best-value hotel near Universal scores 8.8 from 1,365 reviews
£1,073 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £475 + hotel £598, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 6h 7m
The catch: The outbound flight has one stop and takes 6h 7m, and none of the three hotels offers free cancellation.
Worth it if you want a week of theme parks in mild November weather; skip it if you need a nonstop or a flexible hotel booking.
Just found · from Des Moines19% below typicalWorth it, if
Orlando
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £79 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at Avanti International Resort
- Highs 76–92°F, a small chance of rain
£843 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £648 + hotel £195, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 14h 54m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 14h 54m in all.
Worth it with kids who are up for long days; skip it if you want quiet.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £237 | American | with a stop | 6h 7m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £483 | Frontier | with a stop | 14h 54m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £421 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 28h 55m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £513 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 29h 43m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £324 | Frontier | with a stop | 14h 54m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £360 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 15h 13m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £410 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 51m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £512 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 56m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £360 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 15h 13m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £497 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 29h 43m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £324 | Frontier | with a stop | 14h 54m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £497 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 56m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 13 – 18 Nov 2026 | £360 | UA | with a stop | 7h 15m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £384 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 62h 44m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £237 | American | with a stop | 4h 42m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £443 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 28h 55m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £384 | Frontier | with a stop | 14h 54m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £512 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 29h 43m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £403 | Frontier | with a stop | 14h 54m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £381 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 15h 13m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £436 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 51m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £512 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 56m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £435 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 51m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £389 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 15h 13m | Kiwi.com |
About Orlando
Orlando is the theme-park capital, home to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, with villa rentals and outlet shopping for families.
Orlando from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Des Moines to Orlando
What does a return from Des Moines to Orlando usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £407 per person, taxes and fees included, across 24 checks; the lowest was £237.
When is the best time to fly from Des Moines to Orlando?
Orlando is at its best in January, February, March, April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Extreme heat and humidity with peak summer crowds
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Orlando?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Orlando.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.