American Airlines AAdvantage award flights from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw American Airlines AAdvantage award space for MCO→DSM in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 26 dates). Lowest first class: 18,000 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 26 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,500 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 26 dates
- Lowest first class
- 18,000 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 26 dates
AAdvantage award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage 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 | 8,500 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 26 | See dates | |
| First | 18,000 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 26 | 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 AAdvantage award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 8,500 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 8,500 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 8,500 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 18,000 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 18,000 miles + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 18,000 miles + $5.60 | — | 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 AAdvantage award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for American Airlines AAdvantage 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 | 26 of 27 | 96% | |
| First | 26 of 27 | 96% |
Best months to fly from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM) with AAdvantage
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 10,500 (4 dates) | 20,000 (4 dates) | |
| 8,500 (9 dates) | 18,000 (9 dates) | |
| 10,500 (2 dates) | 18,500 (2 dates) | |
| 8,500 (6 dates) | 18,000 (6 dates) | |
| 8,500 (1 date) | 18,000 (1 date) | |
| 8,500 (4 dates) | 18,000 (4 dates) |
How to get AAdvantage miles
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
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AAdvantage 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 + $32.97 | — | — |
| 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 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 13,300 pts + $5.60 | — | 42,600 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $35.33 | 30,000 pts + $45.45Lowest | — |
| GOL Smiles | 27,500 pts + taxes not reported | 48,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 38,200 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 50,500 pts + $5.60 |
Questions about AAdvantage 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 American Airlines AAdvantage?
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): economy 8,500 miles + $5.60, with monthly lows of 8,500 miles in 4 months and 10,500 miles in 2 months, and award space on 26 departure dates; first class 18,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 18,000 miles over 6 months and award space on 26 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (8,500 to 10,500 miles) and first class (18,000 to 20,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest AAdvantage award from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)?
In economy, 8,500 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 12:22 UTC for a Nov 7, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 26 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:11 UTC). In first class, 18,000 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 12:22 UTC for a Nov 7, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed first-class award space on 26 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:11 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM) with AAdvantage?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop American Airlines AAdvantage award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book AAdvantage awards from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)?
Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest AAdvantage award prices from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 8,500 miles (9 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.