What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Clearwater for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Clearwater ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Clearwater when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Clearwater, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?

On average you can expect to pay $369 for a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater. The cheapest flight overall is $234 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Tampa) is currently priced at $237.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Clearwater?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Clearwater.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?

Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Clearwater per day from 6 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Clearwater that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Clearwater flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Clearwater.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Clearwater by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CL9?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater?

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 mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Clearwater

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.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,216 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,216 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,216 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,652 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,216 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,366 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,216 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

678 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,216 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,168 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,216 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?
Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Clearwater per day from 6 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Clearwater for a low price.
What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?
On average you can expect to pay $369 for a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater. The cheapest flight overall is $234 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Tampa) is currently priced at $237.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Clearwater that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Clearwater flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Clearwater.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Clearwater by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Clearwater

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$73	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$109	Average$420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$111	Average$252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Delta	Cheapest$203	Average$405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$293	Average$484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CL9?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater?

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 mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Clearwater

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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater one-way?

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Clearwater that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?

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