Cheap flights from Des Moines to Florence from £387

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Florence from £387

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2 stops
Thu, Apr 30
Des Moines DSMFlorence FLR
£387
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Thu, Apr 30
Des Moines DSMFlorence FLR
£427
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Thu, Apr 30
Des Moines DSMFlorence FLR
£447
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Sun, May 3
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£447
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2 stops
Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMFlorence FLR
£457
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Sun, May 3
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£478
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Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
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£859
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Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
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£868
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How much do flights to Florence cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£387

Cheapest round-trip

£847

Average round-trip

£916

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aer Lingus

Getting from Florence airport to the city center

The fastest option is the Tramvia T2 tram, while budget travelers often choose the bus or shared shuttle services.

Florence is served by Florence Airport (FLR), also known as Amerigo Vespucci Airport or Peretola Airport, located just 5 km northwest of the city center. This compact airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via tram, bus, taxi, and private transfer services. The Tramvia T2 tram line provides a direct connection to Santa Maria Novella central station in approximately 20 minutes. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-23 min

€1.70 (single ticket; validate before boarding)

every 5–8 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most reliable

20-30 min

€6 (single ticket)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to train station

25-35 min

€1.70-€2.50 (standard urban fare; buy before boarding)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-30 min

€22-€25 (fixed fare to city center; supplements may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-30 min

€35-€60 (pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

groups or extra luggage

15-30 min

€30-€80 (per day; ZTL restrictions in city center)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Tramvia T2 tram is the most reliable option as it avoids road traffic.
  • Florence city center has a ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone); rental cars require permits to enter.
  • Taxis have a fixed fare from the airport to the city center; confirm the rate before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Florence

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Florence
Average flights per week
212
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - Cinque Terre - Piazza Del Campo, Siena - San Gimignano - Uffizi Gallery

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Florence

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aer LingusEINEINo
VuelingVLGVYNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
United AirlinesUALUANo
RyanairRYRFRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Florence

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C2°C
February11°C2°C
March14°C4°C
April18°C7°C
May21°C10°C
June27°C14°C
July31°C17°C
August31°C17°C
September25°C14°C
October20°C10°C
November14°C6°C
December10°C3°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
288
days per year
Snow days
3
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
13 Apr
91%
18°C14°C
20 Apr
85%
23°C14°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
89%
19°C13°C
21 Apr
80%
21°C13°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
89%
17°C12°C
22 Apr
88%
21°C10°C
Thursday
16 Apr
23°C10°C
23 Apr
86%
16°C9°C
Friday
17 Apr
23°C11°C
24 Apr
18°C8°C
Saturday
18 Apr
23°C10°C
25 Apr
70%
15°C8°C
Sunday
19 Apr
24°C12°C
26 Apr
85%
15°C7°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aer Lingus, Vueling, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and Ryanair. Des Moines and Florence have 212 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Florence, consider visiting Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Cinque Terre, Piazza Del Campo, Siena, San Gimignano, and Uffizi Gallery.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Florence?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Florence and London, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Manchester, Paris, Madrid, Belfast, Prague, New York, Glasgow, Newquay, Bristol, Athens, Lisbon, Vienna, Amsterdam, Orlando, Tel Aviv, Catania, Miami.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Florence?
The main airport in Florence is Florence. It is also served by Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Venice Marco Polo, Florence, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Pisa International, Treviso, Linate, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Florence?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Florence with Aer Lingus, Vueling, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Florence?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Florence, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Florence?
Traveling between Des Moines and Florence, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Florence?
There are a number of airports in and around Florence. The main one is Florence and other nearby airports include Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Venice Marco Polo, Florence, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Pisa International, Treviso, Linate, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo.
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