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$51+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Tampa (DSM - PIE)

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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PIE
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to St Petersburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 4/276:53 pm
DSM
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PIE
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Wed 5/63:07 pm
PIE
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DSM
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/9$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 4/276:53 pm
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/83:42 pm
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/9$199
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2010:00 am
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Sat 5/2311:37 am
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 58m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/11$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/156:33 pm
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Wed 5/202:37 pm
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 58m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/7$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/1310:30 am
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/226:14 pm
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 58m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/7$202
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:33 pm
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/153:42 pm
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/12$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/86:33 pm
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Wed 5/133:07 pm
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/8$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 7/203:52 pm
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 45m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/248:27 pm
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 48m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/11$212
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:53 pm
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/83:42 pm
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/11$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 4/206:33 pm
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Wed 4/293:07 pm
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/9$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/2510:25 am
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 43m
Allegiant Air
Wed 4/17:30 am
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/9$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/16:53 pm
DSM
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Wed 5/63:07 pm
PIE
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/9$222

Find flight deals from Des Moines to St Petersburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to St Petersburg (PIE). 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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$51
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$401
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Tampa that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

10:00 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 5/23

11:37 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$200

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

6:33 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 5/13

3:07 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$209

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

6:53 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 5/8

3:42 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$213

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

6:33 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 5/11

3:42 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$217

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

1:51 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 4/13

10:15 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$240
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

7:00 am-10:47 am

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 6/13

11:37 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$250

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

7:40 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 4/13

10:15 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$250

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

6:53 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 4/27

4:02 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$291

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

7:40 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 4/10

11:00 am-1:01 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$291

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 4/17

6:33 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 4/20

3:42 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$314

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg

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 Des Moines to St Petersburg in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Des Moines-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Des Moines-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to St Petersburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St Petersburg from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to St Petersburg. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Tampa, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $74). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 DSM to PIE?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to St Petersburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 12, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Tampa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing St Petersburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St Petersburg. 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 St Petersburg. Reviews last updated March 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Allegiant Air from Des Moines to Tampa. 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.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
714 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Michael,Feb 2026

PIE - IND

I appreciate the low cost but the seating is ridiculous. So packed it feels dangerous. Actually it was so bad today, I'm going to look for another airline next time I fly.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
714 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
714 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Michael,Feb 2026

PIE - IND

I appreciate the low cost but the seating is ridiculous. So packed it feels dangerous. Actually it was so bad today, I'm going to look for another airline next time I fly.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Des Moines to Tampa flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to Tampa St. Petersburg.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Tampa in 2h 47m. Fly via Allegiant Air to get the fastest option. Des Moines and Tampa are separated by a distance of 1126 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Tampa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Tampa is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $102 on this airline. Allegiant Air is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Tampa? While on average our users pay $215, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $55. The most popular route (Des Moines - Tampa St. Petersburg), is priced around $170.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $74). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to St Petersburg

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg. 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$102Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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