Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 14,700 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
DSM - FLL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 14,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DSM - FLL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 14,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
DSM - FLL
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 14,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
DSM - FLL
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 14,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
DSM - FLL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 14,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
DSM - FLL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 14,700 Pts + $5.6
Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale flight facts
Distance
1,317 mi
2,119 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Des Moines - Miami · Miami is 21 mi from Fort Lauderdale
Flights Cedar Rapids - Fort Lauderdale · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Fort Myers · Fort Myers is 104 mi from Fort Lauderdale
Flights Omaha - Fort Lauderdale · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Moline - Fort Lauderdale · Moline is 163 mi from Des Moines
Flights Kansas City - Fort Lauderdale · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
DSM - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
DSM - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
DSM - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
DSM - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DSM - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DSM - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Miami (United States)
Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami
From 15,000 Pts or $255
Miami Beach (United States)
The Confidante Miami Beach
From 20,000 Pts or $497
Miami Beach (USA)
Lennox Miami Beach, an SLH Hotel
From 80,000 Pts or $208
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale.
Des Moines and Fort Lauderdale are about 1,317 miles (2,119 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,317-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Intl (FLL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Fort Lauderdale, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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