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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Tampa from $102

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2:37 pm - 5:31 amDSM-TPA
13h 54m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 1:52 pmTPA-DSM
23h 52m1 stop
$233Frontier
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
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8:15 pm - 7:58 pmDSM-TPA
22h 43m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 8:41 amTPA-DSM
19h 41m1 stop
$237Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 10:18 pmDSM-TPA
6h 22m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 8:41 amTPA-DSM
19h 41m1 stop
$238Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 12:54 pmDSM-TPA
5h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 10:30 pmTPA-DSM
4h 35m1 stop
$257Delta
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 12:00 pmDSM-TPA
4h 40m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 9:50 pmTPA-DSM
6h 15m2 stops
$262Southwest
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 9:10 pmDSM-TPA
4h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 11:25 amTPA-DSM
4h 50m1 stop
$267Southwest
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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 5
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 9:29 pmDSM-TPA
7h 59m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 10:30 pmTPA-DSM
5h 40m1 stop
$277Delta
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Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 6:06 pmDSM-TPA
5h 51m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 11:50 pmTPA-DSM
5h 29m1 stop
$278American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 12:09 amDSM-TPA
4h 47m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:08 am - 5:02 pmTPA-DSM
6h 54m1 stop
$307American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 14
United Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 8:05 pmDSM-TPA
11h 03m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:14 pmTPA-DSM
5h 44m1 stop
$336United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 9

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Tampa

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Tampa flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 31
DSM11:15 amDes Moines
5h 51m
1 stop
TPA6:06 pmTampa
Nov 7
TPA7:21 pmTampa
5h 29m
1 stop
DSM11:50 pmDes Moines
$278
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American Airlines
Oct 9
DSM6:22 pmDes Moines
4h 47m
1 stop
TPA12:09 amTampa
Oct 14
TPA11:08 amTampa
6h 54m
1 stop
DSM5:02 pmDes Moines
$307
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American Airlines
Nov 1
DSM3:48 pmDes Moines
5h 53m
1 stop
TPA10:41 pmTampa
Nov 9
TPA7:01 amTampa
7h 30m
1 stop
DSM1:31 pmDes Moines
$317
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Southwest flights from Des Moines to Tampa

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Tampa flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 7
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
4h 40m
1 stop
TPA12:00 pmTampa
Oct 8
TPA4:35 pmTampa
6h 15m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$262
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Southwest
Nov 1
DSM3:50 pmDes Moines
4h 20m
1 stop
TPA9:10 pmTampa
Nov 5
TPA7:35 amTampa
4h 50m
1 stop
DSM11:25 amDes Moines
$267
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Southwest
Nov 1
DSM3:50 pmDes Moines
4h 20m
1 stop
TPA9:10 pmTampa
Nov 5
TPA4:15 pmTampa
6h 20m
2 stops
DSM9:35 pmDes Moines
$272
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Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

2:37 pm-5:31 am

1 stop13h 54m

Tampa

Tue 10/14

3:00 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop23h 52m

$233

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

8:15 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop22h 43m

Tampa

Thu 12/11

2:00 pm-8:41 am

1 stop19h 41m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

2:56 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Tampa

Thu 12/11

2:00 pm-8:41 am

1 stop19h 41m

$238

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

6:05 am-12:54 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Tampa

Tue 10/21

6:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$257

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

6:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Tampa

Wed 10/8

4:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops6h 15m

$262

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

3:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Tampa

Wed 11/5

7:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 50m

$267

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

12:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Tampa

Mon 11/3

5:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$277

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

11:15 am-6:06 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Tampa

Fri 11/7

7:21 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$278

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

6:22 pm-12:09 am

1 stop4h 47m

Tampa

Tue 10/14

11:08 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$307

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

8:02 am-8:05 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Tampa

Sun 11/9

7:30 am-12:14 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$336

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Tampa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tampa?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Tampa from Des Moines, with most prices found around $325. If you aren’t able to travel to Tampa during the month of May, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $349.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tampa?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Tampa is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Tampa on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $377. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Tampa on Sunday is $441.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Tampa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Tampa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $246. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $409 on average. Flights to Tampa from Des Moines in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tampa from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tampa for around $380 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tampa from Des Moines for as low as $274 on momondo.

How have Des Moines to Tampa flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Des Moines to Tampa flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Tampa

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to Tampa according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Des Moines to Tampa (DSM to TPA) flight deals and tips

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  • How far is Des Moines to Tampa by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Des Moines to Tampa is 1132.4 mi. 4h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tampa Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tampa Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Tampa Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Tampa Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tampa Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Tampa Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tampa Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Tampa?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Tampa

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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $104Free CancellationRating
7.2
699 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $250Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $278Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $348Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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