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$102+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Tampa (DSM - TPA)

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TPA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Tampa are usually found in May or July, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Tampa (TPA). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$211
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$102
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$406

Good round-trip deal

$115 or less

Good one-way deal

$58 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/112:00 pmDSM - TPA
2 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/155:40 amTPA - DSM
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:11 amDSM - TPA
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/84:49 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/96:05 amDSM - TPA
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Mon 8/188:10 amTPA - DSM
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/12$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:15 amDSM - TPA
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/17:45 amTPA - DSM
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$285
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/26:25 amDSM - TPA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Sat 7/55:00 amTPA - DSM
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$317
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:20 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Sun 8/246:37 amTPA - DSM
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$366

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Tampa 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Tampa that are best for you.

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Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

2:00 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops29h 29m

Tampa

Tue 7/15

5:40 am-10:10 am

2 stops29h 30m

$211

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

5:11 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Tampa

Mon 9/8

4:49 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$257

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

6:05 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Tampa

Mon 8/18

8:10 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$274

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Thu 8/28

6:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Tampa

Mon 9/1

7:45 am-12:23 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$285

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

6:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Tampa

Sat 7/5

5:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$317

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Fri 8/22

6:20 pm-5:31 am

1 stop10h 11m

Tampa

Sun 8/24

6:37 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$366

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 8/2

1:13 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop25h 48m

$102

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

2:37 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$129

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

6:24 am-3:02 pm

2 stops7h 38m

$134

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

3:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$141

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa

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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 Tampa. 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 67 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 $208). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Tampa 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 40% on airfare.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa 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 Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa 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 Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Tampa, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. 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
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Tampa is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $257 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $274 and $285 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $129. United Airlines flights start at $134 while deals on American Airlines start at $141 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa 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 $208). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Tampa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Tampa. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$104Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$334Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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