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10:57 am - 7:53 pmDSM  Des Moines-TPA Tampa
7h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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9:09 am - 2:48 pmTPA  Tampa-DSM Des Moines
6h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$237American Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23
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10:57 am - 5:41 pmDSM  Des Moines-TPA Tampa
5h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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7:38 pm - 12:26 amTPA  Tampa-DSM Des Moines
5h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$237American Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 18
Delta Logo
4:53 pm - 12:01 amDSM  Des Moines-TPA Tampa
6h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
4:20 pm - 10:38 pmTPA  Tampa-DSM Des Moines
7h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Delta
Wed, Dec 16 - Fri, Dec 25
Delta Logo
4:53 pm - 12:01 amDSM  Des Moines-TPA Tampa
6h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:20 pm - 10:38 pmTPA  Tampa-DSM Des Moines
5h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Delta
Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 22
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 10:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-TPA Tampa
6h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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7:20 am - 11:25 amTPA  Tampa-DSM Des Moines
5h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
$237Southwest
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10
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1:50 pm - 12:05 amDSM  Des Moines-TPA Tampa
9h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 9:30 pmTPA  Tampa-DSM Des Moines
5h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
$237Southwest
Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19
Frontier Logo
8:35 pm - 2:33 pmDSM  Des Moines-TPA Tampa
16h 58m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:50 pmTPA  Tampa-DSM Des Moines
14h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$237Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
Frontier Logo
8:39 pm - 2:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-TPA Tampa
16h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 7:42 pmTPA  Tampa-DSM Des Moines
14h 42m1 stop Denver Intl
$239Frontier
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-TPA Tampa
9h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:45 am - 2:14 pmTPA  Tampa-DSM Des Moines
5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$242United Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
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9:30 am - 7:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-TPA Tampa
8h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
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9:10 am - 2:15 pmTPA  Tampa-DSM Des Moines
6h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$242United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Tampa

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United Airlines
Nov 27
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
9h 02m
2 stops
TPA6:02 pmTampa
Dec 4
TPA9:45 amTampa
5h 29m
1 stop
DSM2:14 pmDes Moines
$242
United Airlines
Dec 18
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
6h 44m
1 stop
TPA12:44 pmTampa
Dec 24
TPA1:46 pmTampa
8h 37m
1 stop
DSM9:23 pmDes Moines
$313
United Airlines
Dec 6
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
7h 55m
2 stops
TPA3:10 pmTampa
Dec 11
TPA9:10 amTampa
6h 05m
1 stop
DSM2:15 pmDes Moines
$335

Frontier flights from Des Moines to Tampa

Our best Frontier deals on Des Moines to Tampa flight tickets
Frontier
Dec 6
DSM8:45 pmDes Moines
16h 53m
1 stop
TPA2:38 pmTampa
Dec 10
TPA6:00 amTampa
14h 42m
1 stop
DSM7:42 pmDes Moines
$239
Frontier
Dec 10
DSM8:39 pmDes Moines
16h 59m
1 stop
TPA2:38 pmTampa
Dec 13
TPA6:00 amTampa
14h 42m
1 stop
DSM7:42 pmDes Moines
$255
Frontier
Dec 17
DSM8:26 pmDes Moines
27h 01m
1 stop
TPA12:27 amTampa
Dec 20
TPA6:34 amTampa
13h 57m
1 stop
DSM7:31 pmDes Moines
$274

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DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 1/16

10:57 am-7:53 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Tampa

Sat 1/23

9:09 am-2:48 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 1/13

10:57 am-5:41 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Tampa

Mon 1/18

7:38 pm-12:26 am

1 stop5h 48m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

4:53 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 08m

Tampa

Fri 12/25

4:20 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

4:53 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 08m

Tampa

Tue 12/22

6:20 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$237
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Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Mon 12/7

3:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Tampa

Thu 12/10

7:20 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 05m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Fri 1/15

1:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 15m

Tampa

Tue 1/19

4:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

8:35 pm-2:33 pm

1 stop16h 58m

Tampa

Sun 12/6

6:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$237

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

8:39 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop16h 59m

Tampa

Sun 12/13

6:00 am-7:42 pm

1 stop14h 42m

$239

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

8:00 am-6:02 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Tampa

Fri 12/4

9:45 am-2:14 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$242

Des MoinesTampa

DSM Des Moines - TPA Tampa

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

9:30 am-7:10 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Tampa

Wed 12/9

9:10 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$242

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Tampa?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $346 to $547.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $237.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tampa?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Tampa from Des Moines, with most prices found around $347. If you aren’t able to travel to Tampa during the month of February, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $349.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines 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 $405 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 $268 on momondo.

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

As of November 2026, prices for Des Moines to Tampa flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Tampa

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Best Price Found

$119

Fastest flight time

4h 32m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Tampa from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $119. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Tampa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $237.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Tampa takes 4h 32m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Tampa. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Tampa.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Tampa

  • How far is Des Moines to Tampa by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Des Moines to Tampa is 1132.4 mi. 4h 32m 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?

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FrontierPriceFrom $73Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,513 reviews
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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $162Free CancellationRating
7.3
679 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,230 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,696 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,460 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,215 reviews
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