Des Moines

$84+ 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCO — DSM
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Cheap 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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$234
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$329
From Clearwater to Des Moines
One-way flight from Clearwater to Des Moines
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 2, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1710:32 amTPA - DSM
1 stop13h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/216:30 amDSM - TPA
1 stop12h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$234
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/149:50 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop21h 58mFrontier
Mon 8/187:33 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop23h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/148:03 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/185:12 amDSM - TPA
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/237:05 amTPA - DSM
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Wed 8/275:44 amDSM - TPA
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/2$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 8/247:00 amTPA - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Tue 8/268:25 amDSM - TPA
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/54:06 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/73:38 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$381

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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 July 2, 2025.
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Clearwater

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Des Moines

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Price

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Thu 7/17

10:32 am-10:38 pm

1 stop13h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

6:30 am-8:17 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$234

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Thu 8/14

9:50 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop21h 58m

Des Moines

Mon 8/18

7:33 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop23h 33m

$278

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Sun 8/31

11:23 am-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 9/6

5:38 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$287

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Sat 8/23

7:05 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

5:44 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 43m

$309

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 8/26

8:25 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$334

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Tue 8/5

4:06 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

3:38 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$381

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Thu 8/7

10:32 am-10:38 pm

1 stop13h 06m

$84

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Thu 8/21

6:37 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$116

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Fri 8/1

6:46 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$141

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Tue 8/5

2:35 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$146

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Clearwater to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Clearwater to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 July 2, 2025.

When flying from Clearwater to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 June 29, 2025.

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

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 July 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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. 6 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?

    $116 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $141 and $146, respectively.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Clearwater to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Clearwater to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 6 airlines flying from Clearwater to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$86Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$106Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$361Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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