Travelling from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Fort Lauderdale one hour ahead of Des Moines.
Give yourself enough time to make your DSM to FLL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Fort Lauderdale (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with Allegiant Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Allegiant Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 90.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Allegiant Air has the best on-time record for DSM to FLL flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DSM and FLL:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
R 896 is currently the best price for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,697. These prices may change based on availability.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DSM to FLL.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DSM to FLL.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that take off from DSM arrive at their destination on time.
Central Des Moines to Des Moines International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near DSM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Grab a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car and discover Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own set of wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Fort Lauderdale based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Fort Lauderdale during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DSM to FLL in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Fort Lauderdale is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Miami is another favourite destination in United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No trip is complete without a visit to Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
