How often are flights from Des Moines to Tampa delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Tampa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 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 early afternoon 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 Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Tampa?

There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Tampa in 4h 35m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. Des Moines and Tampa are separated by a distance of 1127 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $104 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $250 and $278 round-trip. Allegiant Air is priced at 72% 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 Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $50. Southwest flights start at $118 while deals on Delta start at $125 one-way.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Tampa?

American Airlines, Southwest and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Tampa.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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?

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Q: 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 $319 and $489 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $159 on American Airlines (Jan 6-Jan 13).

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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 December 3, 2025.

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - TPA

2 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/178:07 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop27h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$202

Sun 12/144:21 pmDSM - TPA

2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/178:07 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop27h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$220

Sun 12/144:21 pmDSM - TPA

2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/209:03 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$224

Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop24h 23mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/69:03 pmTPA - DSM

2 stops50h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$279

Tue 12/301:34 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/64:50 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$293

Sun 12/142:56 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/168:09 amTPA - DSM

2 stops27h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$301

Best flights from Des Moines to Tampa
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 December 3, 2025.

Tue 1/276:10 amDSM - TPA

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Wed 1/287:50 amTPA - DSM

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$159

Sat 1/311:03 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop4h 51mDelta

Tue 2/1010:04 amTPA - DSM

1 stop7h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

Tue 1/66:10 amDSM - TPA

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Tue 1/133:55 pmTPA - DSM

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$210

Sat 1/3112:25 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 10mDelta

Sat 2/75:30 amTPA - DSM

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

Tue 2/36:24 amDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Thu 2/52:31 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop7h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

Sat 1/311:03 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Fri 2/611:50 amTPA - DSM

1 stop8h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

Mon 2/27:34 amDSM - TPA

1 stop7h 57mDelta

Fri 2/611:45 amTPA - DSM

1 stop6h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

Tue 2/312:06 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 29mDelta

Fri 2/62:31 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop7h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

Sat 1/311:03 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Wed 2/114:55 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

Wed 2/44:22 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 02mDelta

Fri 2/62:31 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop7h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

Tue 2/312:06 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 29mDelta

Wed 2/117:00 amTPA - DSM

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

Tue 2/34:22 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 02mDelta

Sat 2/77:00 amTPA - DSM

1 stop6h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Tampa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa. Data last updated December 3, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 12/144:21 pmDSM - TPA

2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/178:07 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop27h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$220

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - TPA

2 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/178:07 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop27h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$202

Sun 1/46:30 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop14h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1110:48 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop21h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$211

Tue 1/61:16 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/137:01 amTPA - DSM

1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$159

Tue 1/66:10 amDSM - TPA

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Tue 1/133:55 pmTPA - DSM

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$210

Thu 1/154:30 pmDSM - TPA

2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/228:38 amTPA - DSM

1 stop15h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$203

Fri 1/164:00 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/2311:26 amTPA - DSM

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$218

Thu 1/2211:42 amDSM - TPA

1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/2410:10 amTPA - DSM

1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$181

Tue 1/276:10 amDSM - TPA

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Wed 1/2810:40 amTPA - DSM

2 stops9h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$175

Sat 1/311:03 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Fri 2/611:50 amTPA - DSM

1 stop8h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$217

One-way flights from Des Moines to Tampa
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Tampa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

Tue 1/206:10 amDSM - TPA

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$72

Sun 1/112:58 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$73

Sun 2/82:58 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$74

Sun 1/46:30 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$80

Mon 1/58:29 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop8h 02mFrontier

Deal found 12/2

$82

Tue 1/611:42 amDSM - TPA

2 stops8h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$85

Sat 1/38:29 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop14h 06mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$88

Sun 2/153:32 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$89

Tue 1/136:10 amDSM - TPA

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/2

$90

Thu 1/86:00 amDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$91

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$159 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$72 (Southwest)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$353
Good round-trip deal	$232 or less

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

6:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 35m

Tampa

Wed 1/28

7:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 35m

$159

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

6:10 am-4:20 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Tampa

Tue 1/13

3:55 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops6h 15m

$210

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

1:03 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Tampa

Tue 2/10

10:04 am-4:28 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$217

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

12:25 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Tampa

Sat 2/7

5:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$217

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

6:24 am-1:11 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Tampa

Thu 2/5

2:31 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$217

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

1:03 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Tampa

Fri 2/6

11:50 am-7:34 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$217

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

7:34 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Tampa

Fri 2/6

11:45 am-5:08 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$217

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

12:06 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Tampa

Fri 2/6

2:31 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$217

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

1:03 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Tampa

Wed 2/11

4:55 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$217

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

4:22 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Tampa

Fri 2/6

2:31 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$217

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $80). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $118). 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?

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 39% on airfare.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,063 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,045 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Allegiant Air

7.2

Good

698 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Tampa?
There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Tampa in 4h 35m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. Des Moines and Tampa are separated by a distance of 1127 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $104 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $250 and $278 round-trip. Allegiant Air is priced at 72% 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 Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $50. Southwest flights start at $118 while deals on Delta start at $125 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $80). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $118). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$104	Average$166	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Delta	Cheapest$250	Average$387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$293	Average$421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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