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$85+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Tampa (DSM - TPA)

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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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$85
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$150 or less

Good one-way deal

$55 or less
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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 agosto 14, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
vie. 10/32:25 pmDSM - TPA
2 stops18h 43mFrontier
lun. 10/66:37 amTPA - DSM
1 stop8h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$198
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/262:25 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
lun. 9/296:37 amTPA - DSM
1 stop8h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
dom. 11/910:50 amDSM - TPA
1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/132:00 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
dom. 10/2610:41 amDSM - TPA
1 stop12h 33mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/2910:34 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$232
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
dom. 11/92:32 pmDSM - TPA
2 stops16h 46mFrontier
jue. 11/137:52 pmTPA - DSM
2 stops18h 55mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$234
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/262:25 pmDSM - TPA
2 stops18h 43mFrontier
sáb. 10/410:14 pmTPA - DSM
2 stops16h 26mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
jue. 10/3010:41 amDSM - TPA
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/88:27 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
vie. 9/262:22 pmDSM - TPA
2 stops15h 57mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/410:25 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop12h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
mié. 10/155:42 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/211:53 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/42:25 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
lun. 9/86:37 amTPA - DSM
1 stop8h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$261

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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 agosto 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Tampa that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Tampa

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Return

Price

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

vie. 10/3

2:25 pm-10:08 am

2 stops18h 43m

Tampa

lun. 10/6

6:37 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$198

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

vie. 9/26

2:25 pm-5:31 am

1 stop14h 06m

Tampa

lun. 9/29

6:37 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$224

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

dom. 11/9

10:50 am-10:18 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Tampa

jue. 11/13

2:00 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$230

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

dom. 10/26

10:41 am-12:14 am

1 stop12h 33m

Tampa

mié. 10/29

10:34 pm-9:51 am

1 stop12h 17m

$232

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

dom. 11/9

2:32 pm-8:18 am

2 stops16h 46m

Tampa

jue. 11/13

7:52 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$234

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

vie. 9/26

2:25 pm-10:08 am

2 stops18h 43m

Tampa

sáb. 10/4

10:14 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops16h 26m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

jue. 10/30

10:41 am-12:16 am

1 stop12h 35m

Tampa

sáb. 11/8

8:27 pm-10:00 am

1 stop14h 33m

$252

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

vie. 9/26

2:22 pm-7:19 am

2 stops15h 57m

Tampa

sáb. 10/4

10:25 pm-9:51 am

1 stop12h 26m

$256

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

mié. 10/15

5:42 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Tampa

mar. 10/21

1:53 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$257

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

jue. 9/4

2:25 pm-5:31 am

1 stop14h 06m

Tampa

lun. 9/8

6:37 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$261

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Tampa

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 August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Tampa, you should look to book at least 67 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 $208). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.

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 40% on airfare.

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 agosto 14, 2025.
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
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
701 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • 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 $276 round-trip. Allegiant Air is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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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 $208). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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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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 agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$104Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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