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

$105 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $118 and $118, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Clearwater to Des Moines?

On average you can expect to pay $208 for a flight from Clearwater to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $71 while the most popular route, (Tampa - Des Moines) is currently priced at $307.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Clearwater to Des Moines are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Clearwater to Des Moines. 5 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Clearwater on a regular basis. Booking flights from Clearwater to Des Moines should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Clearwater per day.

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

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

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

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

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Clearwater to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Clearwater to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Clearwater to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,650 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

Delta

7.8

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8,650 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,650 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

United Airlines

7.3

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10,388 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,650 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

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7.0

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12,181 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,650 reviews

Reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Clearwater?
Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Clearwater to Des Moines. 5 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Clearwater on a regular basis. Booking flights from Clearwater to Des Moines should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Clearwater per day.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Clearwater to Des Moines one-way?
$105 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $118 and $118, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Clearwater to Des Moines?
On average you can expect to pay $208 for a flight from Clearwater to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $71 while the most popular route, (Tampa - Des Moines) is currently priced at $307.
Can I find deals for flights from Clearwater to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Clearwater to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Clearwater to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Clearwater to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Clearwater to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Clearwater to Des Moines 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 5 airlines flying from Clearwater to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$90	Average$129	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$141	Average$261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
American Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$237	Average$470	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$374	Average$737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Clearwater to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Clearwater to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Clearwater to Des Moines to help guide your decision. 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 into for flights to Des Moines from Clearwater?

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

What are the cheapest flights from Clearwater to Des Moines?

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

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

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

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