Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Orlando
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Orlando
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Orlando? 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 Orlando vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–29,500 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 Orlando for specific travel dates.
2027-01-01
DSM - MCO
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
2027-01-01
DSM - MCO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 17,000 Pts + $11.2
2027-01-01
DSM - MCO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 23,100 Pts + $5.6
Des Moines to Orlando flight facts
Distance
1,142 mi
1,837 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Orlando
MCO · Orlando Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Des Moines - Tampa · Tampa is 81 mi from Orlando
Flights Waterloo - Orlando · Waterloo is 96 mi from Des Moines
Flights Cedar Rapids - Orlando · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Sarasota · Sarasota is 104 mi from Orlando
Flights Omaha - Orlando · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Fort Myers · Fort Myers is 134 mi from Orlando
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Orlando
Premium cabin
2027-01-01
DSM - MCO
First | 1 Stop
From 29,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Orlando, FL (USA)
Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area
From 26,000 Pts or $79
Orlando, FL (USA)
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
From 52,000 Pts or $340
Orlando, FL (USA)
Conrad Orlando
From 90,000 Pts or $1426
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Orlando 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 Orlando.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Orlando.
Des Moines and Orlando are about 1,142 miles (1,837 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,142-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Orlando: Orlando Intl (MCO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Orlando, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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