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$55+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Tampa (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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TPA
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Tampa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Tampa flight deals. Data was last updated November 18, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(Expedia)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$404

Good round-trip deal

$164 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Mon 12/154:28 pmOMA - TPA
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Mon 12/225:45 amTPA - OMA
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Deal found 11/17$124
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:50 pmOMA - TPA
1 stop5h 26mFrontier
Mon 12/85:45 amTPA - OMA
1 stop10h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/17$128
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:50 pmOMA - TPA
1 stop5h 26mFrontier
Sun 12/147:00 amTPA - OMA
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Mon 12/111:26 amOMA - TPA
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Fri 12/55:45 amTPA - OMA
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$145
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 12/72:18 pmOMA - TPA
1 stop13h 07mFrontier
Sun 12/147:00 amTPA - OMA
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/125:57 pmCID - TPA
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:07 pmTPA - CID
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$173
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Fri 12/55:50 pmOMA - TPA
1 stop5h 26mFrontier
Thu 12/117:00 amTPA - OMA
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Fri 12/55:50 pmOMA - TPA
1 stop5h 26mFrontier
Fri 12/127:00 amTPA - OMA
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$209
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:12 pmCID - TPA
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Fri 12/196:45 amTPA - CID
1 stop13h 08mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/87:58 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Thu 12/119:59 amTPA - DSM
2 stops34h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/87:58 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/118:09 amTPA - DSM
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Fri 12/129:22 amCID - TPA
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/173:13 pmTPA - CID
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$225

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsTampa

CID - TPA

CIDTPA

Cedar Rapids

Fri 12/12

9:22 am-6:30 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Tampa

Wed 12/17

3:13 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$225

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Mon 12/15

7:58 pm-4:25 am

1 stop7h 27m

Tampa

Sun 12/21

8:31 am-10:26 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$228

Cedar RapidsTampa

CID - TPA

CIDTPA

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/8

12:11 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops10h 02m

Tampa

Wed 1/14

5:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$236

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 12/10

6:33 pm-12:19 am

1 stop4h 46m

Tampa

Sat 12/13

8:05 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$237

MolineTampa

MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/10

10:47 am-5:48 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Tampa

Sat 1/17

4:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$251

MolineTampa

MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 12/17

10:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Tampa

Sun 12/21

5:24 am-10:39 am

1 stop6h 15m

$255

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

2:58 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 57m

Tampa

Sat 1/31

9:45 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$255

MolineTampa

MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/7

10:47 am-8:13 pm

2 stops8h 26m

Tampa

Sat 2/14

12:30 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$256

Cedar RapidsTampa

CID - TPA

CIDTPA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 12/13

8:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Tampa

Fri 12/19

2:50 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$257

Cedar RapidsTampa

CID - TPA

CIDTPA

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/28

5:35 am-1:46 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Tampa

Sat 1/31

3:55 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$259

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Tampa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Tampa (average of $80). Flying from Iowa to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $102). 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 IA to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 November 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Iowa to Tampa in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Iowa to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Iowa to Tampa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Iowa to Tampa flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from Iowa?

    Most people fly into Tampa (TPA) if they book a flight to Tampa from Iowa. Tampa is conveniently located just 4.9 mi from Tampa’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Tampa?

    Departing from Iowa to Tampa will take you 6h 01m. There are 1033 mi between Iowa and Tampa. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Tampa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $119 and American Airlines from $119 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Tampa?

    While some choose either Cedar Rapids - Tampa or Moline Quad-City - Tampa, Des Moines - Tampa is the most popular route from Iowa to Tampa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Tampa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Tampa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Tampa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Tampa (average of $80). Flying from Iowa to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $102). 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 Iowa to Tampa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$104Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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