$70+ 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TPA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 3/78:21 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Mon 3/912:58 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21![Frontier logo]()
$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/141:29 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 2/245:06 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop6h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20![United Airlines logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/167:17 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop20h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/207:00 am
TPA
- DSM
2 stops12h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$241
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop19h 04m
Frontier
Mon 3/212:48 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21![Frontier logo]()
$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/68:21 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop14h 17m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:00 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop14h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20![Frontier logo]()
$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/225:15 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
Wed 2/256:45 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Deal found 1/21![Delta logo]()
$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:32 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop18h 27m
Frontier
Thu 2/265:44 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop26h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21![Frontier logo]()
$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/187:52 am
DSM
- TPA
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 2/256:00 am
TPA
- DSM
2 stops9h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21![United Airlines logo]()
$261
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/78:21 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Fri 3/1312:50 pm
TPA
- DSM
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20![Frontier logo]()
$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/911:09 am
DSM
- TPA
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/128:30 am
TPA
- DSM
1 stop15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/57:27 pm
DSM
- TPA
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/98:50 pm
TPA
- DSM
2 stops44h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$273
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 January 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $198 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $70 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $340 |
Good round-trip deal | $190 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Tampa that are best for you.
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Tampa
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Return
Price
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sat 3/7
8:21 pm-5:45 am
1 stop8h 24m
Tampa
Mon 3/9
12:58 pm-7:16 pm
1 stop7h 18m
$198
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sun 2/22
5:15 pm-12:01 am
1 stop5h 46m
Tampa
Wed 2/25
6:45 am-11:19 am
1 stop5h 34m
$249
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sun 2/22
5:15 pm-12:01 am
1 stop5h 46m
Tampa
Tue 2/24
5:25 am-11:19 am
1 stop6h 54m
$249
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Thu 2/19
7:32 pm-11:38 am
1 stop15h 06m
Tampa
Thu 2/26
8:30 am-11:06 pm
1 stop15h 36m
$296
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Tue 3/10
5:00 am-10:49 am
1 stop4h 49m
Tampa
Tue 3/17
6:14 am-1:05 pm
1 stop7h 51m
$305
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sat 2/21
10:56 am-9:24 pm
1 stop9h 28m
Tampa
Tue 2/24
5:25 am-11:19 am
1 stop6h 54m
$308
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sat 2/21
1:29 pm-11:18 pm
1 stop8h 49m
Tampa
Tue 2/24
3:59 pm-11:43 pm
1 stop8h 44m
$317
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Sat 2/28
8:00 am-9:15 pm
2 stops12h 15m
Tampa
Wed 3/4
5:06 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop6h 14m
$322
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Fri 2/20
5:15 pm-12:01 am
1 stop5h 46m
Tampa
Tue 2/24
5:25 am-11:19 am
1 stop6h 54m
$322
Des MoinesTampa
DSM - TPA
DSMTPA
Des Moines
Fri 2/27
5:15 pm-12:01 am
1 stop5h 46m
Tampa
Tue 3/3
12:38 pm-4:27 pm
1 stop4h 49m
$322
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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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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?
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 January 16, 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 $75). 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 January 21, 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.
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Tampa
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Tampa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$104 | Average$160 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$403 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$367 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$432 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$355 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |