$97+ 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TPA
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Round-trip
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 August 3, 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 August 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 10/18:10 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop23h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/46:00 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:29 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop28h 24m
Frontier
Thu 9/178:01 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop24h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/101:58 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop17h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1710:00 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop10h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/2710:23 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Thu 9/36:20 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/30![Delta logo]()
$237
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/142:31 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop22h 25m
Frontier
Mon 10/195:30 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$240
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:29 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop11h 57m
Frontier
Mon 9/286:15 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop14h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/272:25 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Thu 9/311:30 am
TPA
- DSM
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30![Southwest logo]()
$248
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/92:31 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Mon 10/125:30 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/241:58 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop24h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/276:00 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop14h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:30 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop26h 56m
Frontier
Mon 9/286:15 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop14h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$264
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 August 3, 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 August 3, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/105:40 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Thu 9/1711:15 am
TPA
- DSM
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30![Southwest logo]()
$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/231:35 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 9/286:00 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/153:22 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Thu 9/174:16 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/1![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/152:40 pm
DSM
- TPA
2 stops6h 20m
Southwest
Thu 9/175:15 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 8/1![Southwest logo]()
$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Mon 8/318:00 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 9/77:30 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/1![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/228:00 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops11h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 8/237:30 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30![United Airlines logo]()
$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/236:10 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Mon 9/282:45 pm
TPA
- DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31![Southwest logo]()
$425
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 10/145:35 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Mon 10/1912:55 pm
TPA
- DSM
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/231:35 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 9/264:30 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/1![United Airlines logo]()
$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 10/1911:27 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Thu 10/224:14 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop8h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31![United Airlines logo]()
$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/276:00 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops8h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 9/37:30 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/41:21 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 9/77:30 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30![United Airlines logo]()
$450
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to TampaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa. Data last updated August 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa. Data last updated August 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/163:41 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop28h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/1910:37 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop22h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/2710:23 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Thu 9/36:20 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/30![Delta logo]()
$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/272:25 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Thu 9/311:30 am
TPA
- DSM
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30![Southwest logo]()
$248
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:29 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop28h 24m
Frontier
Thu 9/178:01 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop24h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/101:58 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop17h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1710:00 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop10h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$221
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:29 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop11h 57m
Frontier
Mon 9/286:15 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop14h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/241:58 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop24h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/276:00 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop14h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:30 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop26h 56m
Frontier
Mon 9/286:15 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop14h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:30 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop26h 56m
Frontier
Sun 9/278:01 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop24h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$276
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 August 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Tampa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 10/118:43 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop23h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/188:43 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop23h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Thu 9/241:58 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop24h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$125
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:19 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop14h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/176:07 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$129
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/42:19 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop20h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30![Frontier logo]()
$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/196:25 am
DSM
- TPA
3 stops28h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/1812:53 pm
DSM
- TPA
2 stops45h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$159
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:21 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30![United Airlines logo]()
$164
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 August 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $183 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $89 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $352 |
Good round-trip deal | $182 or less |
Good one-way deal | $86 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 August 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Tampa that are best for you.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Thu 9/10
5:40 am-3:20 pm
2 stops8h 40m
Tampa
Thu 9/17
11:15 am-9:20 pm
2 stops11h 05m
$330
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Wed 9/23
1:35 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop8h 40m
Tampa
Mon 9/28
6:00 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$349
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Tue 9/15
3:22 pm-9:41 pm
1 stop5h 19m
Tampa
Thu 9/17
4:16 pm-11:33 pm
1 stop8h 17m
$349
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Mon 8/31
8:00 am-2:51 pm
1 stop5h 51m
Tampa
Mon 9/7
7:30 am-12:20 pm
1 stop5h 50m
$349
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sat 8/22
8:00 am-8:08 pm
2 stops11h 08m
Tampa
Sun 8/23
7:30 am-12:20 pm
1 stop5h 50m
$362
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Tue 9/15
2:40 pm-10:00 pm
2 stops6h 20m
Tampa
Thu 9/17
5:15 am-11:25 am
1 stop7h 10m
$376
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Wed 9/23
6:10 am-5:05 pm
2 stops9h 55m
Tampa
Mon 9/28
2:45 pm-10:15 pm
2 stops8h 30m
$425
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Wed 9/23
1:35 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop8h 40m
Tampa
Sat 9/26
4:30 pm-9:23 pm
1 stop5h 53m
$439
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Mon 10/19
11:27 am-8:41 pm
1 stop8h 14m
Tampa
Thu 10/22
4:14 pm-11:48 pm
1 stop8h 34m
$439
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Thu 8/27
6:00 am-3:28 pm
2 stops8h 28m
Tampa
Thu 9/3
7:30 am-2:16 pm
1 stop7h 46m
$444
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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 Tampa
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DSM-TPA
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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 66 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $330). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 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 $335 and $411 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $183 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 1-Oct 4).
How often are flights from Des Moines to Tampa delayed?
About 25% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Tampa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 66 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.
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 August 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodScott,Feb 2026
HOU - FLL
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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Tampa
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$73 | Average$267 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$134 | Average$248 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$417 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$462 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$355 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |