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 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.

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.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Tampa?

There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Tampa in 5h 34m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines 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 United Airlines, starting at $236 and $276 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to TPA?

When flying from Des Moines to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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.

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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.

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Wed 12/318:31 amDSM - TPA

2 stops7h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/49:41 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$895

Wed 12/318:31 amDSM - TPA

2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/39:03 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop21h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$924

Wed 12/3112:05 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop9h 50mSouthwest

Sun 1/46:25 amTPA - DSM

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/31

$977

Wed 12/314:15 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Sat 1/33:10 pmTPA - DSM

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/31

$982

Tue 12/306:46 pmDSM - TPA

2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/14:26 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,100

Wed 12/3111:35 amDSM - TPA

2 stops11h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/42:00 pmTPA - DSM

2 stops8h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$1,208

Wed 12/315:06 pmDSM - TPA

3 stops20h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/312:15 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$1,819

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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 January 2, 2026.

Wed 1/2812:05 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Wed 2/47:50 amTPA - DSM

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/31

$237

Sat 1/313:35 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/79:36 amTPA - DSM

1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/2

$237

Mon 4/67:58 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop8h 26mFrontier

Fri 4/107:00 amTPA - DSM

1 stop12h 46mFrontier

Deal found 1/2

$288

Fri 2/137:17 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/228:30 amTPA - DSM

1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$290

Sat 1/315:45 amDSM - TPA

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Sat 2/71:00 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 1/1

$237

Sun 2/12:58 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/88:38 amTPA - DSM

1 stop15h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/2

$296

Sat 1/248:10 amDSM - TPA

1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/317:00 amTPA - DSM

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$317

Thu 2/123:32 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/155:56 pmTPA - DSM

2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$313

Sat 2/218:00 amDSM - TPA

2 stops12h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/245:06 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$322

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Tampa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa. Data last updated January 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Sat 1/171:16 pmDSM - TPA

2 stops7h 30mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/201:39 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$243

Sun 1/252:58 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/318:05 pmTPA - DSM

2 stops39h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$252

Mon 1/2611:09 amDSM - TPA

2 stops20h 11mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/298:38 amTPA - DSM

1 stop15h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$239

Wed 1/288:00 amDSM - TPA

2 stops11h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/49:30 amTPA - DSM

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$242

Thu 1/294:30 pmDSM - TPA

2 stops43h 42mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/58:38 amTPA - DSM

1 stop15h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$253

Sat 1/313:35 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/79:36 amTPA - DSM

1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/2

$237

Sat 1/317:30 amDSM - TPA

2 stops35h 32mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/145:44 pmTPA - DSM

1 stop25h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$246

Sat 1/3112:25 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop5h 10mDelta

Fri 2/65:30 amTPA - DSM

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Deal found 1/2

$249

One-way flights from Des Moines to Tampa
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Fri 2/137:17 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop16h 17mFrontier

Deal found 1/1

$81

Mon 4/137:58 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop8h 26mFrontier

Deal found 12/30

$91

Thu 3/57:27 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop9h 18mFrontier

Deal found 12/31

$100

Sat 3/78:21 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop8h 24mFrontier

Deal found 1/2

$101

Thu 2/267:27 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop15h 11mFrontier

Deal found 1/1

$102

Sun 2/227:45 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop14h 53mFrontier

Deal found 12/31

$104

Wed 3/118:21 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop8h 24mFrontier

Deal found 1/1

$105

Wed 3/188:21 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop8h 24mFrontier

Deal found 12/31

$106

Sun 2/82:58 pmDSM - TPA

1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$108

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$184 (Frontier)
One-way from	$81 (Trip.com)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$356
Good round-trip deal	$184 or less
Good one-way deal	$55 or less

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Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

12:05 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Tampa

Wed 2/4

7:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 35m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

3:35 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Tampa

Sat 2/7

9:36 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

5:45 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Tampa

Sat 2/7

1:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

7:58 pm-5:24 am

1 stop8h 26m

Tampa

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-6:46 pm

1 stop12h 46m

$288

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

7:17 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop16h 17m

Tampa

Sun 2/22

8:30 am-11:12 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$290

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

2:58 pm-7:40 am

1 stop15h 42m

Tampa

Sun 2/8

8:38 am-10:46 pm

1 stop15h 08m

$296

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

3:32 pm-7:35 am

1 stop15h 03m

Tampa

Sun 2/15

5:56 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops25h 36m

$313

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

8:10 am-3:11 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Tampa

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$317

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

8:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Tampa

Tue 2/24

5:06 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$322

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

7:59 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$112

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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 January.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $73). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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.

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

4,255 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,255 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,255 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,255 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,132 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,255 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,074 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,255 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Allegiant Air

7.2

Good

702 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,255 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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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 5h 34m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines 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 United Airlines, starting at $236 and $276 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?
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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 $73). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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$160	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Delta	Cheapest$250	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$293	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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