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$99+ Cheap flights from Clearwater, FL to Des Moines (DSM)

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCO — DSM
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Clearwater to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Clearwater to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Clearwater to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:40 am
TPA
-
DSM
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/48:23 pm
DSM
-
TPA
1 stop8h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/1610:10 am
TPA
-
DSM
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/208:15 pm
DSM
-
TPA
2 stops32h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/216:00 am
TPA
-
DSM
1 stop17h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/253:57 pm
DSM
-
TPA
1 stop20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/287:24 am
TPA
-
DSM
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 5/511:09 am
DSM
-
TPA
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$237
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:00 am
TPA
-
DSM
1 stop14h 14m
Frontier
Fri 4/172:04 pm
DSM
-
TPA
1 stop14h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/283:55 pm
TPA
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/55:30 am
DSM
-
TPA
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 7/2210:31 pm
TPA
-
DSM
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/274:40 pm
DSM
-
TPA
1 stop14h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/78:25 am
TPA
-
DSM
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/107:45 am
DSM
-
TPA
1 stop6h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 4/36:00 am
TPA
-
DSM
1 stop14h 14m
Frontier
Mon 4/68:14 pm
DSM
-
TPA
1 stop8h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/2912:00 pm
TPA
-
DSM
1 stop12h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/13:57 pm
DSM
-
TPA
1 stop20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$264

Find flight deals from Clearwater to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Clearwater to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$180
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One-way from

$99
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September

Average price

$439
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Clearwater to Des Moines 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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Clearwater to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Wed 5/13

3:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

5:30 am-12:30 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$242

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Wed 7/22

10:31 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop23h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

4:40 pm-8:08 am

1 stop14h 28m

$248
Quickest round-trip

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Tue 6/16

8:45 am-2:01 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Des Moines

Mon 6/22

2:48 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$332

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Wed 4/29

6:30 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

5:30 am-12:30 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$341

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Sun 4/19

7:15 am-2:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

3:21 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$375

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Mon 6/1

7:02 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Des Moines

Fri 6/5

2:33 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$379

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Fri 5/1

5:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

12:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$379

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Fri 5/15

10:00 am-10:57 pm

2 stops13h 57m

Des Moines

Sun 5/17

7:45 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$383

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Mon 4/20

4:45 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

5:25 am-3:35 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$389
Cheapest one-way

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Wed 4/29

8:31 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$120

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Best time to book a flight from Clearwater to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Clearwater with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Clearwater to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Clearwater to Des Moines?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Clearwater to Des Moines (average of $64). Flying from Clearwater to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $176). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Clearwater to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Clearwater to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Clearwater to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on August 31, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Clearwater to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Clearwater to Des Moines?

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated April 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,370 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Clearwater to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Clearwater to Des Moines?

    Southwest and Delta can get you from Clearwater to Des Moines in just under 6h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 59m. The distance between Clearwater and Des Moines is about 1127 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $118 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $128 and $142, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Clearwater to Des Moines?

    On average you can expect to pay $146 for a flight from Clearwater to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $68 while the most popular route, (Tampa - Des Moines) is currently priced at $236.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Clearwater to Des Moines?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Clearwater to Des Moines (average of $64). Flying from Clearwater to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $176). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Clearwater to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Clearwater to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$106Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$252Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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