Air France/KLM Flying Blue award flights from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space for MCO→DSM in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 15,500 miles + $29.58 (economy space on 6 dates). Lowest business class: 40,500 miles + $30.28 (business-class space on 3 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 15,500 miles + $29.58
- economy space on 6 dates
- Lowest business class
- 40,500 miles + $30.28
- business-class space on 3 dates
In economy, 15,500 miles + $29.58 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue was the 8th lowest of the 13 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 40,500 miles + $30.28, about 2.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (15,500 miles + $29.58).
Flying Blue award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air France/KLM Flying Blue award AwardTool observed on MCO→DSM in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 15,500 miles + $29.58 | 1 stop |  DL | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| Business | 40,500 miles + $30.28 | 1 stop | DL | 2 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Flying Blue award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 15,500 miles + $29.58 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 15,500 miles + $29.58 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 15,500 miles + $29.58 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 40,500 miles + $35.88 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 40,500 miles + $46.45 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 40,500 miles + $30.28 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often Flying Blue award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air France/KLM Flying Blue in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 6 of 25 | 24% | |
| Business | 3 of 25 | 12% |
How to get Flying Blue miles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
- Wells Fargo Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Flying Blue vs other programs from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.19 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,500 pts + $29.58 | 40,500 pts + $30.28 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | — | 25,000 pts + $25.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 18,000 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 11,200 pts + $5.60 | — | 32,900 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $35.33 | 30,000 pts + $45.45Lowest | — |
| GOL Smiles | 28,100 pts + taxes not reported | 47,900 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 28,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 38,200 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 48,200 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 62,500 pts + $11.20 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.57 | — | — |
Questions about Flying Blue award flights from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)
How many miles do you need to fly from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue?
The lowest one-way Air France/KLM Flying Blue awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 15,500 miles + $29.58, with award space on 6 departure dates (newest observation Nov 5, 2026); business class 40,500 miles + $30.28, with award space on 3 departure dates (newest observation Nov 9, 2026). Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Flying Blue award from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)?
In economy, 15,500 miles + $29.58. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 09:14 UTC for a Dec 14, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 5, 2026, 09:14 UTC). In business class, 40,500 miles + $30.28. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 13:53 UTC for a Dec 25, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 3 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 13:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM) with Flying Blue?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Flying Blue awards from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant), Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant), Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant) and Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
When does Air France/KLM Flying Blue release award seats for Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue publishes a booking window of about 359 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space for departures as late as Dec 31, 2026; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Flying Blue award release dates.