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$95+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Tampa (DSM - PIE)

DSM — PIE
Oct 7 — Oct 141
Wed 10/7
Wed 10/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg

Mon 11/910:24 am -
Nonstop2h 43m
Fri 11/136:00 am -
Nonstop2h 54m
Deal found 9/3$171
Mon 12/72:50 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Mon 12/147:27 pm -
Nonstop3h 06m
Deal found 9/5$200
Mon 12/72:50 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Fri 12/117:27 pm -
Nonstop3h 06m
Deal found 9/5$206
Fri 9/254:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 40m
Fri 10/26:00 am -
Nonstop2h 54m
Deal found 9/2$208
Fri 12/112:50 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Mon 12/147:27 pm -
Nonstop3h 06m
Deal found 9/3$218
Mon 10/52:19 pm -
Nonstop2h 39m
Fri 10/910:39 am -
Nonstop2h 54m
Deal found 9/4$236
Fri 11/2711:01 am -
Nonstop2h 41m
Thu 12/31:04 pm -
1 stop21h 46m
Deal found 9/4$246
Sat 11/2110:51 am -
Nonstop2h 41m
Tue 11/247:46 pm -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 9/2$291

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$149
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$95
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$172
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Mon 11/30

8:30 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$95
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Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

4:55 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Mon 11/9

10:24 am-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 11/13

6:00 am-7:54 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$171

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

1:58 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops50h 05m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$173

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Wed 1/13

11:55 am-3:37 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 1/20

9:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$186

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 1/15

7:33 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 1/22

4:38 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$200

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

4:55 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 10/2

6:00 am-7:54 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$208

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

4:59 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$226

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

8:25 pm-8:57 am

3 stops59h 32m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Wed 2/24

11:00 am-2:43 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 3/3

3:32 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$264

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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

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Tampa, you should look to book at least 38 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $172). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $432). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Tampa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Tampa flights typically cost between $164 and $341 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $149 on Allegiant Air (Jan 13-Jan 20).

Reviews of airlines servicing St Petersburg

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
677 reviews

Comfort

6.9

Food

5.8

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

5.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nic,Aug 2026

SRQ - ALB

Worker at gate refused to let me measure my personal item and insisted it needed to be a carryon and to pay 75$. I understand if it’s too big but she wouldn’t even let me go measure it. She eventually let me measure my own luggage after back n forth. It is a few inches too big and she comes over and attempts to grab my suitcase out my hands and I pull it away from her. She then shuts the door of the gate and says to call the police. I then just offer to pay for the carryon and she says ok. Then refuses to use let me use my tap to pay, luckily I had my physical card on me. As soon as I walked out the door I respectfully asked for her name. She began screaming at me and threatening me. This worker was just so hostile I understand if my stuffs too big I will pay the difference I’m not trying to get over on the rules. I was confused because I was allowed to board my destination flight with this item as a personal item. So I was confused by this whole situation from the go. It also caused a massive scene at the airport and I was extremely embarrassed. It genuinely seemed like this worker was out to get me for some reason. I had literally just arrived to the gate as it was already boarding so I hadn’t done anything prior. Super weird situation and it really spooked me.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
677 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
677 reviews

Comfort

6.9

Food

5.8

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

5.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nic,Aug 2026

SRQ - ALB

Worker at gate refused to let me measure my personal item and insisted it needed to be a carryon and to pay 75$. I understand if it’s too big but she wouldn’t even let me go measure it. She eventually let me measure my own luggage after back n forth. It is a few inches too big and she comes over and attempts to grab my suitcase out my hands and I pull it away from her. She then shuts the door of the gate and says to call the police. I then just offer to pay for the carryon and she says ok. Then refuses to use let me use my tap to pay, luckily I had my physical card on me. As soon as I walked out the door I respectfully asked for her name. She began screaming at me and threatening me. This worker was just so hostile I understand if my stuffs too big I will pay the difference I’m not trying to get over on the rules. I was confused because I was allowed to board my destination flight with this item as a personal item. So I was confused by this whole situation from the go. It also caused a massive scene at the airport and I was extremely embarrassed. It genuinely seemed like this worker was out to get me for some reason. I had literally just arrived to the gate as it was already boarding so I hadn’t done anything prior. Super weird situation and it really spooked me.

Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 5 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 43m. 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 $127 on this airline. Allegiant Air is priced at 47% 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 $230, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $71. The most popular route (Des Moines - Tampa St. Petersburg), is priced around $178.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $172). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $432). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$127Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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