Where Is Hot in December from Des Moines? 2026
3 warm destinations have direct flights from Des Moines in December. Fort Lauderdale has the best overall weather. Punta Gorda has the lowest fares from €130.
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Fort Lauderdale
United States
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23°C | 2h 40m | €141 | €79/night | 23 |
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Punta Gorda
United States
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20°C | 2h 40m | €130 | €81/night | 16 |
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Miami
United States
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23°C | 3h | €633 | €87/night | 25 |
Temperatures are historical averages for December.
Warmest destinations from Des Moines in December
The warmest places to fly to directly from Des Moines in December, ranked by average daytime temperature. All destinations average 18°C or above and are reachable on a direct flight.
Fort Lauderdale
23°C avg daytime
From €141 return
2h 40m direct
23 trips available
Punta Gorda
20°C avg daytime
From €130 return
2h 40m direct
16 trips available
Miami
23°C avg daytime
From €633 return
3h direct
25 trips available
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is hot in December from Des Moines?
There are 3 warm destinations reachable by direct flight from Des Moines in December. Fort Lauderdale is among the top picks, with average daytime temperatures around 23°C.
Which is the warmest place to fly to from Des Moines in December?
Miami is typically the warmest destination reachable by direct flight from Des Moines in December, averaging around 23°C during the day.
What is the cheapest warm holiday from Des Moines in December?
Punta Gorda is among the cheapest warm destinations from Des Moines in December, with return fares from around €130.
How does FairFareFinder calculate the best destinations for December?
FairFareFinder uses live flight and hotel price data combined with historical weather averages to rank destinations. Temperatures shown for dates beyond 14 days ahead are historical averages for December, not live forecasts. Prices are updated approximately every 6 hours.
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