$90+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TPA
Mar 13 — Mar 201
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to TampaExplore 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 February 11, 2026.
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 February 11, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/227:45 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop14h 53m
Frontier
Thu 2/2612:48 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Sat 3/712:58 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9![Frontier logo]()
$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Fri 3/612:58 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10![Frontier logo]()
$224
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:21 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 39m
Frontier
Fri 3/2712:58 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10![Frontier logo]()
$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/32:36 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop17h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/76:00 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:35 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop7h 17m
Delta
Wed 3/117:00 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:29 pm
DSM
- TPA
2 stops20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:30 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop15h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:30 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Tue 3/175:40 am
TPA
- DSM
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8![Southwest logo]()
$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:10 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops5h 45m
Southwest
Wed 3/43:55 pm
TPA
- DSM
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/49:55 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop25h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$250
Best flights from Des Moines to TampaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/253:40 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Wed 4/112:35 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8![Southwest logo]()
$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:25 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Sat 3/78:40 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/102:00 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 3/177:25 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10![American Airlines logo]()
$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:15 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 5/97:10 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:30 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/147:15 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8![Southwest logo]()
$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/245:35 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop7h 17m
Delta
Mon 3/301:05 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/8![Delta logo]()
$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/105:30 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Tue 3/176:00 am
TPA
- DSM
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10![Southwest logo]()
$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:15 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
Thu 3/56:45 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/74:35 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 3/1112:35 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9![Southwest logo]()
$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2511:33 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Sat 3/2810:55 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$265
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to TampaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa. Data last updated February 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa. Data last updated February 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/227:45 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop14h 53m
Frontier
Thu 2/2612:48 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/49:55 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop25h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:29 pm
DSM
- TPA
2 stops20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:30 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop15h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:10 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops5h 45m
Southwest
Wed 3/43:55 pm
TPA
- DSM
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9![Southwest logo]()
$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/410:04 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 3/47:25 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9![American Airlines logo]()
$252
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Sat 3/712:58 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9![Frontier logo]()
$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Fri 3/612:58 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10![Frontier logo]()
$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:35 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop7h 17m
Delta
Wed 3/117:00 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:30 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Tue 3/175:40 am
TPA
- DSM
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8![Southwest logo]()
$242
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:21 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 39m
Frontier
Fri 3/2712:58 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10![Frontier logo]()
$234
One-way flights from Des Moines to TampaSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Tampa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Tampa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 3/258:21 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11![Frontier logo]()
$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/241:23 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop7h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11![Frontier logo]()
$99
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:21 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11![Frontier logo]()
$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 3/223:59 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop24h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$115
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/39:04 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop9h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 4/198:30 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop7h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$120
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/82:20 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop14h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10![Frontier logo]()
$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 5/32:36 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop17h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/2310:26 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops33h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$123
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:10 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8![Southwest logo]()
$124
Find 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 February 11, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $180 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $90 (Frontier) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $386 |
Good round-trip deal | $262 or less |
Good one-way deal | $56 or less |
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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 February 11, 2026.
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
Wed 3/25
3:40 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop6h 05m
Tampa
Wed 4/1
12:35 pm-8:50 pm
1 stop9h 15m
$237
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Tue 3/3
12:25 pm-6:39 pm
1 stop5h 14m
Tampa
Sat 3/7
8:40 am-12:14 pm
1 stop4h 34m
$237
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Tue 3/10
2:00 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Tampa
Tue 3/17
7:25 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop5h 15m
$237
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Tue 4/7
5:30 am-1:10 pm
2 stops6h 40m
Tampa
Tue 4/14
7:15 am-11:25 am
1 stop5h 10m
$242
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Tue 3/10
5:30 am-12:35 pm
1 stop6h 05m
Tampa
Tue 3/17
6:00 am-1:15 pm
2 stops8h 15m
$242
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Wed 5/6
6:15 am-2:51 pm
1 stop7h 36m
Tampa
Sat 5/9
7:10 am-2:24 pm
1 stop8h 14m
$265
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Tue 3/24
5:35 am-1:52 pm
1 stop7h 17m
Tampa
Mon 3/30
1:05 pm-8:45 pm
1 stop8h 40m
$265
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Wed 3/4
5:15 pm-12:01 am
1 stop5h 46m
Tampa
Thu 3/5
6:45 am-11:01 am
1 stop5h 16m
$265
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sat 3/7
4:35 pm-1:15 am
1 stop7h 40m
Tampa
Wed 3/11
12:35 pm-8:50 pm
1 stop9h 15m
$265
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Wed 3/25
11:33 am-6:12 pm
1 stop5h 39m
Tampa
Sat 3/28
10:55 am-4:54 pm
1 stop6h 59m
$265
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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Tampa
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 Tampa in February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
DSM-TPA
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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 February 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 35 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $129). 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.
How often are flights from Des Moines to Tampa delayed?
About 50% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Tampa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Des Moines to Tampa flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Des Moines to Tampa flights?
Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.
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 February 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$104 | Average$164 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$403 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$249 | Average$361 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |