Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights
Allegiant Air flies nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, with about 2 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,316-mile flight takes about 3h 11m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,316 mi · 2,118 km
- Flight time
- 3h 11m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying DSM to FLL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 2 | Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 15,081 | 3h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to FLL flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 6:07pm and the last at 6:07pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 509Allegiant Air | 6:07pm | 10:17pm | 5 | 18% |
Is DSM to FLL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 56% of 97 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (80%), those around 6pm the least (27%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 97 | 56% | 40 min | 2.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 15 | 80% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 18 | 67% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 19 | 56% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 13 | 31% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 11 | 27% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 4 | 636 | |
| October 2025 | 9 | 1,454 | |
| November 2025 | 9 | 1,404 | |
| December 2025 | 9 | 1,391 | |
| January 2026 | 9 | 1,457 | |
| February 2026 | 8 | 1,318 | |
| March 2026 | 11 | 1,752 | |
| April 2026 | 9 | 1,443 | |
| May 2026 | 8 | 1,285 | |
| June 2026 | 9 | 1,420 | |
| July 2026 | 9 | 1,521 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.