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$61+ 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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PIE
juin 17 — juin 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Tampa St. Petersburg are usually found in May or July, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$82
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$61
(Booking.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$162
From Des Moines to Tampa St. Petersburg
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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 juin 12, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
dim. 7/203:45 pmDSM - PIE
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
sam. 7/2610:33 amPIE - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$82
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ven. 8/19:39 amDSM - PIE
3 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
dim. 8/105:14 pmPIE - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$261

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Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

dim. 7/20

3:45 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Tampa St. Petersburg

sam. 7/26

10:33 am-12:23 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$82

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

ven. 8/1

9:39 am-11:39 pm

3 stops37h 00m

Tampa St. Petersburg

dim. 8/10

5:14 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$261

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

jeu. 7/17

7:54 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$61

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

lun. 7/21

8:35 am-10:22 am

2 stops24h 47m

$134

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

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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 June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Tampa, you should look to book at least 88 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 juin 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Tampa at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in St Petersburg by month

Plan your trip to St Petersburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in St Petersburg by month

Plan your trip to St Petersburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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 juin 12, 2025.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.

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

    Within the past month, 9 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to Tampa St. Petersburg.

  • 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 $82 on this airline. Allegiant Air is priced at 58% 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 $105, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $57. The most popular route (Des Moines - Tampa St. Petersburg), is priced around $87.

  • 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.

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  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 juin 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$103Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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