$86+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Clearwater, FL
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MCO
Sep 15 — Sep 221
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to ClearwaterExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Clearwater. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Clearwater. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:30 pm -
1 stop19h 23m
Mon 9/146:15 am -
1 stop14h 18m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:29 am -
1 stop28h 24m
Thu 9/178:01 pm -
1 stop24h 32m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/271:58 pm -
2 stops26h 27m
Sun 10/46:00 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/158:03 am -
1 stop5h 05m
Tue 9/221:05 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 8/13![American Airlines logo]()
$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/51:50 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Tue 11/101:55 pm -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/152:40 pm -
2 stops6h 20m
Tue 9/222:45 pm -
2 stops8h 15m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:30 pm -
2 stops38h 09m
Mon 10/56:15 am -
1 stop14h 18m
Deal found 8/14![Frontier logo]()
$248
Best flights from Des Moines to ClearwaterDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Clearwater that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Clearwater that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:05 am -
2 stops8h 36m
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1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/133:31 pm -
1 stop7h 06m
Mon 11/167:22 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/44:11 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Mon 9/75:15 am -
1 stop6h 28m
Deal found 8/14![Delta logo]()
$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/21:35 pm -
1 stop7h 14m
Sat 9/57:00 am -
1 stop8h 14m
Deal found 8/12![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:00 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Tue 9/85:15 am -
1 stop6h 31m
Deal found 8/14![Delta logo]()
$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/11:27 pm -
1 stop8h 48m
Thu 11/54:26 pm -
1 stop6h 34m
Deal found 8/15![United Airlines logo]()
$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/111:35 pm -
1 stop8h 40m
Mon 9/144:20 pm -
1 stop8h 13m
Deal found 8/15![United Airlines logo]()
$428
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to ClearwaterDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Clearwater. Data last updated August 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Clearwater. Data last updated August 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:29 am -
1 stop28h 24m
Thu 9/178:01 pm -
1 stop24h 32m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:30 pm -
1 stop19h 23m
Mon 9/146:15 am -
1 stop14h 18m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/158:03 am -
1 stop5h 05m
Tue 9/221:05 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 8/13![American Airlines logo]()
$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/152:40 pm -
2 stops6h 20m
Tue 9/222:45 pm -
2 stops8h 15m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/271:58 pm -
2 stops26h 27m
Sun 10/46:00 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:10 am -
2 stops10h 00m
Wed 10/75:55 am -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$242
One-way flights from Des Moines to ClearwaterSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Clearwater. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Clearwater. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:29 am -
1 stop11h 57m
Deal found 8/13![Frontier logo]()
$86
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:29 am -
1 stop11h 57m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/53:05 pm -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/46:40 am -
1 stop25h 04m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$107
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:30 pm -
1 stop7h 28m
Deal found 8/16![Delta logo]()
$119
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:00 am -
2 stops8h 28m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:58 pm -
2 stops31h 36m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/62:51 pm -
2 stops31h 06m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/223:22 pm -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$141
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/85:10 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$142
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Clearwater
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Clearwater flight deals. Data was last updated August 16, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $179 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $86 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $402 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Clearwater that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
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Des MoinesTampa
DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sat 11/7
6:05 am-3:41 pm
2 stops8h 36m
Tampa
Tue 11/10
6:35 pm-10:50 pm
1 stop5h 15m
$286
Des MoinesTampa
DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Fri 11/13
3:31 pm-11:37 pm
1 stop7h 06m
Tampa
Mon 11/16
7:22 pm-12:14 am
1 stop5h 52m
$293
Des MoinesTampa
DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Fri 9/4
4:11 pm-12:30 am
1 stop7h 19m
Tampa
Mon 9/7
5:15 am-10:43 am
1 stop6h 28m
$344
Des MoinesTampa
DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Wed 9/2
1:35 pm-9:49 pm
1 stop7h 14m
Tampa
Sat 9/5
7:00 am-2:14 pm
1 stop8h 14m
$355
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesTampa
DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Wed 9/2
6:00 am-12:55 pm
1 stop5h 55m
Tampa
Tue 9/8
5:15 am-10:46 am
1 stop6h 31m
$380
Des MoinesTampa
DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Wed 9/2
8:00 am-8:08 pm
2 stops11h 08m
Tampa
Mon 9/7
7:30 am-12:20 pm
1 stop5h 50m
$408
Des MoinesTampa
DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sun 11/1
1:27 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop8h 48m
Tampa
Thu 11/5
4:26 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop6h 34m
$427
Des MoinesTampa
DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Fri 9/11
1:35 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop8h 40m
Tampa
Mon 9/14
4:20 pm-11:33 pm
1 stop8h 13m
$428
Cheapest one-way
Des MoinesTampa
DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sat 9/5
3:05 pm-1:20 am
1 stop9h 15m
$100
Quickest one-way
Des MoinesTampa
DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Tue 12/1
6:50 pm-12:25 am
1 stop4h 35m
$119
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Clearwater from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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DSM-CL9
DSM-TPA
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CL9?
Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Clearwater. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Clearwater?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to Clearwater flights typically cost between $351 and $446 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $179 on Frontier (Sep 11-Sep 14).
What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Clearwater. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Clearwater flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Clearwater
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Clearwater. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Clearwater. Reviews last updated August 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Clearwater, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$73 | Average$268 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$103 | Average$247 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$109 | Average$416 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$410 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$406 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$459 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |