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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tampa to Des Moines Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $337. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Des Moines.$284 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
Des Moines.$305 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $305, select.
Des Moines.$311 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.
Des Moines.$337 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.
Des Moines.$337 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Mon, 11 May, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.
Des Moines.$361 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Mon, 11 May, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $361, select.
Des Moines.$448 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $448, select.
Des Moines.$465 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $465, select.
Des Moines.$466 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Sun, 22 Mar.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.
Des Moines.$730 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $730, select.
Des Moines.$732 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $732, select.

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Direct flights from Tampa to Des Moines

Tampa to Des Moines: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Tampa to Des Moines below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Des Moines.

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Tampa to Des Moines: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$284
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineAllegiant Air
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Tampa to Des Moines: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Tampa to Des Moines is $284. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Tampa to Des Moines.
Allegiant Air flies direct from Tampa to Des Moines.
As of March 2026, there are 28 flights per week flying from Tampa to Des Moines.
The cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Des Moines is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Tampa to Des Moines Airport on Saturday, 20 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Des Moines but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Des Moines is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Des Moines is Allegiant Air .

Travelling from Tampa to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): What you need to know

  • Your travel plans take shape at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore the options for booking a flight from Tampa to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) setting off from either of these.

  • Des Moines is one hour behind Tampa. Des Moines International Airport is located in Des Moines, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Tampa to DSM.

  • Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • TPA is around 13 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Tampa to Des Moines International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Tampa International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Tampa International Airport, data shows 78.59% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

  • You can book a direct Tampa to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) flight ticket out of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Decide if leaving from PIE is a better fit for your trip.

  • You can board a direct flight from Tampa to DSM with Allegiant Air. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of PIE.

  • Allegiant Air is the top choice for travellers flying from PIE to DSM.

  • Allegiant Air is the most reliable carrier flying between St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and Des Moines International Airport, with 68.75% of its services arriving as planned.

  • PIE is about 29 kilometres from central Tampa. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Tampa to DSM flight, unwind in one of these hotels near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport:

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.01%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.

  • The street address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

About Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines

  • Des Moines International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Des Moines. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • $103 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Des Moines International Airport. Return flights start at $284. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • To score cheap flights from Tampa to DSM, book your flight ticket two months before your departure date.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Tampa to Des Moines International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Finding a cheap flight ticket from Tampa to DSM is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as prices go down.

  • Save money on your flight from Tampa to Des Moines International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Tampa to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Tampa to Des Moines International Airport (DSM). July is when most people visit Des Moines. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.

  • Lock in a Tampa to DSM flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Des Moines to range from 15ºC to 31ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to Des Moines International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC and 2ºC.

More about Des Moines

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Des Moines, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 290 kilometres south to Kansas City to tick off its leading sights. From Jazz 1 to National WWI Museum and Memorial and Jazz Pantheon, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 193 kilometres west of Des Moines, Omaha is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Kiewit Luminarium, Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium and OUR BODY: The Universe Within.

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