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$90+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Des Moines (TPA - 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — DSM
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Tampa to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/279:03 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop22h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/34:32 pmDSM - TPA
2 stops38h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$423
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/238:31 amTPA - DSM
1 stop15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/107:30 amDSM - TPA
2 stops36h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$450
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/238:31 amTPA - DSM
1 stop15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/237:20 amTPA - DSM
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/108:10 amDSM - TPA
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$647
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/269:00 amTPA - DSM
2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/298:00 amDSM - TPA
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$652
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/194:17 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2311:35 amDSM - TPA
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$699
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/249:03 pmTPA - DSM
2 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/278:29 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$741

Find flight deals from Tampa to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(Southwest)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$796

Good round-trip deal

$169 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa 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 December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Tampa

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Des Moines

Route

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Price

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Fri 1/16

7:15 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

3:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$294

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Fri 1/16

2:31 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

6:24 am-1:11 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$294

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Mon 1/12

1:39 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$300

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Mon 1/12

5:35 am-7:22 pm

2 stops14h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

8:18 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$309

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

2:02 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$334

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Sun 1/25

6:05 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$335

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Mon 1/12

8:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops14h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

8:00 am-8:31 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$347

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Fri 1/16

1:50 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

5:30 am-7:38 pm

2 stops13h 08m

$384

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Thu 1/1

6:03 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 57m

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

6:30 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$389

TampaDes Moines

TPA - DSM

TPADSM

Tampa

Wed 2/11

9:47 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$99

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Compare providers for flights from Tampa to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tampa-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Des Moines

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Des Moines (average of $64). Flying from Tampa to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 TPA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 December 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Tampa 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 25% on airfare.

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 December 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Tampa to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

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

    A quick flight from Tampa to Des Moines can take about 4h 35m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $294. The distance from Tampa to Des Moines is about 1127 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Tampa to Des Moines is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $250 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $252 and $260 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $61. Users have also found prices from $97 and $118 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa 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 Tampa to Des Moines?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Des Moines (average of $64). Flying from Tampa to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 3 airlines flying from Tampa to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Tampa 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$252Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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