Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Myers (RSW) flights

There were no regular nonstop flights from DSM to RSW in July 2026; the route was flown 52 times in the previous 12 months. The 1,236-mile flight takes about 2h 54m gate to gate.

From
DSM
Des Moines
Des Moines International Airport
To
RSW
Fort Myers
Southwest Florida International Airport
Distance
1,236 mi · 1,989 km
Flight time
2h 54m
Airlines
1
Seats filled
84%
Flights a week, July 2026
52 flights and 7,842 passengers in 12 months
RSWRSWDSM
Map data: Natural Earth. Lines follow the shortest (great-circle) path.

Airlines flying DSM to RSW

AirlineFlights a weekAircraftPassengers (12 months)Flight time
Allegiant AirSeasonal or endedn/aAirbus A320-100/2007,8422h 54m

Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.

Is DSM to RSW on time?

From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 52 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 1pm the least (70%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (47%).

AirlineFlightsOn timeAverage delayCancelled
Allegiant Air5285%14 min0%

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 departureFlightsOn time, relativeOn time
6am to 7am28
93%
1pm to 2pm10
70%
2pm to 3pm14
79%

Flights by month

MonthFlightsFlights, relativePassengers
November 20254
573
December 20258
1,131
January 20269
1,463
February 20268
1,301
March 20269
1,345
April 20268
1,206
May 20266
823

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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.