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

There were no regular nonstop flights from RSW to DSM in July 2026; the route was flown 52 times in the previous 12 months. The 1,236-mile flight takes about 3h 17m gate to gate.

From
RSW
Fort Myers
Southwest Florida International Airport
To
DSM
Des Moines
Des Moines International Airport
Distance
1,236 mi · 1,989 km
Flight time
3h 17m
Airlines
1
Seats filled
85%
Flights a week, July 2026
52 flights and 7,968 passengers in 12 months
DSMDSMRSW
Map data: Natural Earth. Lines follow the shortest (great-circle) path.

Airlines flying RSW to DSM

AirlineFlights a weekAircraftPassengers (12 months)Flight time
Allegiant AirSeasonal or endedn/aAirbus A320-100/2007,9683h 17m

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

Is RSW to DSM on time?

From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 52 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7pm were the most punctual (90%), those around 6pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by severe weather (74%).

AirlineFlightsOn timeAverage delayCancelled
Allegiant Air5277%53 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
10am to 11am28
82%
6pm to 7pm14
57%
7pm to 8pm10
90%

Flights by month

MonthFlightsFlights, relativePassengers
November 20254
458
December 20258
943
January 20269
1,328
February 20268
1,318
March 20269
1,514
April 20268
1,378
May 20266
1,029

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