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5:07 pm - 11:42 amDSM-TPA
17h 35m1 stop
10:29 pm - 4:07 pmTPA-DSM
18h 38m1 stop
$158Frontier
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 8
6:52 pm - 5:31 amDSM-TPA
9h 39m1 stop
7:10 am - 6:56 pmTPA-DSM
12h 46m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Mon, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 14
6:55 am - 2:18 pmDSM-TPA
6h 23m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:40 amTPA-DSM
5h 40m1 stop
$351Delta
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Wed, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 8
5:45 am - 2:04 pmDSM-TPA
7h 19m2 stops
6:07 am - 10:22 amTPA-DSM
5h 15m1 stop
$356American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 4
5:45 am - 12:10 pmDSM-TPA
5h 25m1 stop
7:19 am - 1:18 pmTPA-DSM
6h 59m1 stop
$384American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 25
5:39 pm - 12:15 amDSM-TPA
5h 36m1 stop
6:35 pm - 10:25 pmTPA-DSM
4h 50m1 stop
$386Delta
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 22
6:50 am - 6:05 pmDSM-TPA
10h 15m2 stops
5:20 am - 11:05 amTPA-DSM
6h 45m2 stops
$396Southwest
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Tue, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 4
5:40 am - 11:40 amDSM-TPA
5h 00m1 stop
6:45 am - 11:20 amTPA-DSM
5h 35m1 stop
$406Southwest
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Wed, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 21
9:00 am - 9:42 pmDSM-TPA
11h 42m2 stops
5:10 pm - 10:23 pmTPA-DSM
6h 13m1 stop
$471United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 15
8:00 am - 8:31 pmDSM-TPA
11h 31m2 stops
8:00 am - 9:52 pmTPA-DSM
14h 52m2 stops
$472United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 8
5:07 pm - 5:53 amDSM-TPA
11h 46m1 stop
$60Frontier
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Mon, Dec 16
9:32 pm - 10:47 pmDSM-TPA
24h 15m1 stop
$65Frontier
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Mon, Feb 24
6:26 am - 2:05 pmDSM-TPA
6h 39m1 stop
$158American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24
5:45 am - 2:04 pmDSM-TPA
7h 19m2 stops
$163American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 31
6:55 am - 2:18 pmDSM-TPA
6h 23m1 stop
$193Delta
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Thu, Jan 2
6:50 am - 6:15 pmDSM-TPA
10h 25m2 stops
$218Southwest
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Fri, Nov 29
6:25 am - 1:04 pmDSM-TPA
5h 39m1 stop
$219Delta
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Wed, Dec 25
6:50 am - 5:35 pmDSM-TPA
9h 45m2 stops
$224Southwest
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Wed, Dec 25
8:00 am - 10:15 pmDSM-TPA
13h 15m2 stops
$288United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 24
11:29 am - 10:15 amDSM-TPA
21h 46m3 stops
$293United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 26
6:57 pm - 5:24 amDSM-TPA
9h 27m1 stop
7:00 am - 6:00 pmTPA-DSM
12h 00m1 stop
$308Frontier
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 6
6:30 pm - 5:24 amDSM-TPA
9h 54m1 stop
6:45 am - 1:53 pmTPA-DSM
8h 08m1 stop
$328Frontier
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Sat, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 8
6:30 pm - 5:24 amDSM-TPA
9h 54m1 stop
8:22 pm - 6:01 pmTPA-DSM
22h 39m1 stop
$394Frontier
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Sat, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 10
11:15 am - 7:49 amDSM-TPA
19h 34m2 stops
10:17 pm - 10:01 pmTPA-DSM
24h 44m2 stops
Sun, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 9
6:32 pm - 5:24 amDSM-TPA
9h 52m1 stop
6:45 am - 1:53 pmTPA-DSM
8h 08m1 stop
$448Frontier
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Sun, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 8
11:15 am - 11:58 pmDSM-TPA
11h 43m1 stop
10:17 pm - 10:01 pmTPA-DSM
24h 44m2 stops
Sun, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 9
3:00 pm - 9:42 pmDSM-TPA
5h 42m1 stop
7:45 am - 5:44 pmTPA-DSM
10h 59m1 stop
$659United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 9
8:00 am - 9:03 pmDSM-TPA
12h 03m2 stops
7:45 am - 9:46 pmTPA-DSM
15h 01m1 stop
$664United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 11
5:55 am - 1:41 pmDSM-TPA
6h 46m1 stop
5:14 pm - 10:36 pmTPA-DSM
6h 22m1 stop
$680Delta
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Sat, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 9
12:46 pm - 10:20 pmDSM-TPA
8h 34m1 stop
9:38 am - 3:58 pmTPA-DSM
7h 20m1 stop
$913Delta
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Mon, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 9

Flights from Des Moines to Tampa - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Tampa?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Tampa, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Tampa, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Tampa is September, where tickets cost $325 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $510 and $493 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Tampa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

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August

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February

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Tampa

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Tampa was $60 for a one-way ticket and $158 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Tampa?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Tampa?

    Des Moines airport is called Des Moines and the only airport in Tampa is Tampa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Tampa?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Tampa?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Tampa, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Tampa, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Tampa are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $416 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $431 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and TPA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Tampa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 8835 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
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Don't waste your money or points on first class. Delta first class is a joke. The seats were rickety, the food was awful, and nothing worked, wifi, my light, the power plug - and it was dirty - the fold out table was gross. For 2-3 hours, tough it out in Economy.

4.0 OkayDale, Sep 2024BOS - TPA
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Don't waste your money or points on first class. Delta first class is a joke. The seats were rickety, the food was awful, and nothing worked, wifi, my light, the power plug - and it was dirty - the fold out table was gross. For 2-3 hours, tough it out in Economy.

Loyal Delta traveler, but last nights flight was a train wreck. Seated in 1B after multiple delays. Then we couldn’t takeoff because of an issue with the passenger that was ‘not in compliance’ and had to deplane along with the threat if they did not deplane, all the passengers would be required to do so. Finally they were escorted off, but the experience threw off the crew. Disruptive for everyone. Service was a mess, televisions didn’t work, bathroom door kept swinging open during the entire flight whenever empty …

My flight was cancelled twice and the third time I tried to rebook it online I cancelled the flight because it looked like I would get a refund to my credit card. Instead I now have a credit. I was also on hold for three hours waiting for a representative and then disconnected. I will never fly delta again.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

5-hour delay due to storms in Tanoa and airspace restricted by Miami traffic controllers.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

The experience was good and the flight departed on time and landed early

The plane was clean. The staff was excellent. The flight attendants were very good. Enjoyable flight. Overall. The seats in the back are too small but, will always be.

There was no air on the plane and it was very hot.

Flight crew was amazing! I don't like that the Polaris seats are side-by-side.

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

Flight was 3 1/2 hour delayed with no credit or meal vouchers

Smoothly flight, pleasant flight attendants. I wish there were better food choices.

Everything was awful Flight attendant was condescending, rude and not helpful at all. Small outdated plane. No service, uncomfortable seats. Flight attendant was really the worst. He used hand gestures to communicate instead of words and whenever he used words he was condescending.

They need to improve their boarding process. Group 1 and/or paying first class passengers shouldn't be in the middle of boarding process

late departure due to some unspecified issue with ventilating the cabin. They got it running but it was FREEZING for the whole flight. I asked for a blanket but they didn't provide one. They could not turn up the heat. it was quite miserable.

This was a 5 hour flight with no entertainment and with a snack being provided (pretzels and fruit bar), which are both high in carbs and sugar. Nuts would have been a better choice.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

They boarded passengers that sat in the back of the plane first, making boarding very efficient.

I didn't even take this flight. My plans changed and I couldn't get ahold of customer service and the website kept breaking down during the attempt to change the flight. I wound up taking another airline entirely and eating the cost.

The worst flying experience ever 3 delays. No accommodations. Had to deboard the plane after being delayed.

Posted a 20minute delay but didn’t delay at all. Caused boarding issues and confusion. Also, didn’t release baggage. Took over an hour and 20 minutes to get luggage.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

I love to flight american however my carry on had to be sent with regular luggage and it was broken. Don't appreciate that. If when I buy a ticket says I can take a carry on and a hand item there should be space for mwsy stuff and not be basically forced to send the item even if it's at no charge. A.A. needs to work on that. Everything else excellent.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

One of the reasons I fly American is because the seating is more comfortable than most airlines. Even in the back of the plane.

The flight was delayed which was disappointing. There was no pre takeoff refreshment in first, as we had to wait around an hour in our seats before take off that was disappointing too. The inflight entertainment/wifi did not work, and the crew were slow to offer drinks in flight

On time, smooth, luggage was out fast at the end of the flight. About perfect.

Pilots showed up late because they decided to stop and get something to eat instead of going straight to our gate, Forcing an 1 1/2 hour delay, and missed flight. Shame on the pilots.

There was a serious delay of almost 2 hrs to departure.. it would have been to be told what caused the delay. Apart from the delay, boarding and the flight itself went smoothly.

Flight departed on time and arrived a bit early. Can’t go wrong with that! And makes a travel experience go so well

WiFi wasn’t working on the flight, several delays and gate changes, ended up taking off 3 hrs later

The flight was quick which gave me more time to get to my other flight.

Airline changed the gate from Terminal A to Terminal D which is quite far and only sent a text message few minutes before boarding. Around 50 people missed their flight and as plane didn’t wait for them.

The personal at boarding are rude and try to steel people with their rule of personal item , really bad experience for us

I did not like that people are purposely split ip who book at the same time because we didn’t buy seats. No other airline does that.

Horrible my trip was delayed 3 hours, we already have set in the plane and they delayed the flight.

Checking in was easy and simple, crew was nice and efficient, but I would improve seat assignment randomness to make it easier to sit together based on when you check in. Overall would fly with them again.

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

I am very disappointed with Frontier Airlines. They cancelled our flight because they couldn't find a crew member, and then didn't get us to our connecting flight. We had to cancel our whole vacation. We were promised flight and hotel vouchers, but they never sent them.

I fly Frontier because it’s affordable. I understand that the seats are tight and not the most comfortable…but that’s part of it. The problem with this flight was that there was a group of travelers directly behind me at the back of the plane who were ridiculously loud and obnoxious the entire flight. I’m pretty sure they were drunk and I could periodically smell an odd odor that I believe was one of them using a smokeless vape pen. The stewards had to remind them to keep quiet during the pre-flight instruction, but that was it. They never said another thing to them for the rest of the flight. It was a miserable.

Six hour delay. Poor customer service. No voucher. Bad communication. Missed important appointments.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/16Mon
1 stopFrontier
11h 46mDSM-TPA
$60
2/24Mon
1 stopFrontier
24h 15mDSM-TPA
$65
12/24Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 39mDSM-TPA
$158
12/31Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 19mDSM-TPA
$163
1/2Thu
1 stopDelta
6h 23mDSM-TPA
$193
11/29Fri
2 stopsSouthwest
10h 25mDSM-TPA
$218
12/25Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 39mDSM-TPA
$219
12/25Wed
2 stopsSouthwest
9h 45mDSM-TPA
$224
1/24Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 15mDSM-TPA
$288
2/26Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
21h 46mDSM-TPA
$293

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Tampa

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Tampa that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/4Mon
multi-stopFrontier
9h 27mDSM-TPA
11/6Wed
multi-stopFrontier
12h 00mTPA-DSM
$308
11/2Sat
multi-stopFrontier
9h 54mDSM-TPA
11/8Fri
multi-stopFrontier
8h 08mTPA-DSM
$328
11/2Sat
multi-stopFrontier
9h 54mDSM-TPA
11/10Sun
multi-stopFrontier
22h 39mTPA-DSM
$394
11/3Sun
multi-stop
19h 34mDSM-TPA
11/9Sat
multi-stop
24h 44mTPA-DSM
$419
11/3Sun
multi-stopFrontier
9h 52mDSM-TPA
11/8Fri
multi-stopFrontier
8h 08mTPA-DSM
$448
11/3Sun
multi-stop
11h 43mDSM-TPA
11/9Sat
multi-stop
24h 44mTPA-DSM
$493
11/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 42mDSM-TPA
11/9Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 59mTPA-DSM
$659
11/2Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 03mDSM-TPA
11/11Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 01mTPA-DSM
$664
11/2Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 46mDSM-TPA
11/9Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 22mTPA-DSM
$680
11/4Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 34mDSM-TPA
11/9Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 20mTPA-DSM
$913

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