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$102 Find cheap flights from Tampa to Des Moines

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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Des Moines (TPA-DSM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:03 pm - 8:21 pmTPA-DSM
7h 18m1 stop
9:32 pm - 5:32 amDSM-TPA
7h 00m1 stop
$207Frontier
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Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 9
7:18 am - 8:14 pmTPA-DSM
13h 56m1 stop
9:16 pm - 5:31 amDSM-TPA
7h 15m1 stop
$225Frontier
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Mon, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 1
7:18 am - 12:44 pmTPA-DSM
6h 26m1 stop
2:30 pm - 5:31 amDSM-TPA
14h 01m1 stop
$233Frontier
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Mon, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 10
7:28 pm - 12:05 amTPA-DSM
5h 37m1 stop
4:02 pm - 12:16 amDSM-TPA
7h 14m1 stop
$283American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 16
7:28 pm - 12:05 amTPA-DSM
5h 37m1 stop
5:48 am - 2:42 pmDSM-TPA
7h 54m2 stops
$288American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 16
7:05 am - 9:59 amTPA-DSM
27h 54m2 stops
9:00 am - 6:49 pmDSM-TPA
32h 49m3 stops
Thu, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 16
5:20 am - 3:01 pmTPA-DSM
10h 41m1 stop
2:07 pm - 7:27 pmDSM-TPA
28h 20m3 stops
Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 9
11:20 am - 10:35 pmTPA-DSM
12h 15m2 stops
6:05 am - 4:39 pmDSM-TPA
9h 34m1 stop
$483United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 26
7:05 pm - 2:19 pmTPA-DSM
20h 14m2 stops
6:05 am - 10:47 amDSM-TPA
27h 42m1 stop
$502United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 5
7:49 am - 7:28 pmTPA-DSM
12h 39m2 stops
6:32 am - 5:15 pmDSM-TPA
9h 43m2 stops
$1,853Delta
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7

Flights from Tampa to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to Des Moines 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 Tampa to Des Moines?

The average price of all flights from Tampa to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Tampa to Des Moines, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tampa, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Tampa to Des Moines, 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 Tampa to Des Moines is December, where tickets cost $273 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and February, where the average cost of tickets is $605 and $553 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tampa to Des Moines?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Tampa to Des Moines found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $207 on Frontier, followed by American Airlines ($283). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $102 on Frontier and from $142 on American Airlines.

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January

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July

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$102
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Tampa to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to Des Moines 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 Tampa to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Des Moines was $102 for a one-way ticket and $207 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Tampa to Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Des Moines are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $539 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $476 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Tampa to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Tampa 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 Tampa to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and DSM 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 Tampa to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines from Tampa 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 Tampa to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to Des Moines. 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
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Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

8.0 Excellentrghinftl, May 2024FLL - BOS
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Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

The 1st class male crew member was very pleasant - the short female with round glasses , maybe in 50’s had no personality- never spoke when delivering my food, drink, & never smiled the whole trip! In fact looked annoyed when the boarding proses was happening- I would never hire this woman - unfriendly . Have never dealt with a crew member like her-

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

The main person that was coordinating everything was a short white/light skin Spanish man and he was very rude. It honestly made me feel like it was everyone’s First day at work. His announcements were very not reasonable and they did not make sense. The stewardess on the flight that made the announcements she didn’t even know what she was talking about she sounded inebriated. There were no snacks or drinks on our flight there wasn’t even much turbulence. This flight was not enjoyable nor was it what a Delta flight should be and just this past week I flew with Delta 3 times.

nothing Delta could do... the person sitting next to me was huge and overflowing into my seat

Crew was great! I need wheelchair assistance and they knew who I was and updated me that my chair was on its way and to just hang tight. There was some turbulence but the captain announced we would be going thru it and he handled the plane well. Landing was soft and his.

Aircraft very cramped. Check-in was great with an agent helping us. Food was almost non-existent. Pre-flight went well once I got the app reloaded on my phone since we don’t fly much anymore.

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.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

the flight from Tampa departed with a delay. The food on board was poor, usually on international airlines alcoholic beverages are offered free of charge , but here it was for a fee, the cutlery was wooden, there were no hot drinks (tea, coffee). Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of the portions of food, but it wouldn't have been enough for a child either.And in the future, I will try not to use the services of this airline

That flight was smooth, and staff we courteous. it was a full flight so very tight. The boarding through security was not properly controlled. it was rushed and the scanning process for our bags, etc. was pilling up at the other end with no time to empty our belonging my personal items almost toppled over on the floor if i hadn't caught it rapidly. Was it just that time, or always like this - cant say. other than that all else was fine.

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

It was terrible because the flight was delayed for 3 hours.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

Did not like the seat spacing. The seat was very narrow and tight.

United domestic flight was better than international flight. There was no switch to control Ac In international united flight. Food was also average, Air canada food was much better than united.

The flight was clean and on time, the crew were all very nice and we got the seats we booked. Plenty of food and beverages. The seats are too close so it’s very difficult to try and sleep comfortably.

Any flight that gets from point A to B with no drama is excellent.

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

Delayed so that missed connecting flight. Connecting flight was also delayed on the tarmac but they closed the gate before the rescheduled time.

Took off over an hour late with multiple mechanical issues. Gate agent in Dallas was lazy and was slow as molasses. Had a line 10 people long. Spirit bad..

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Horrible people at the gate, they force me to check in my carry on, even thought no one behind me has to do it. I had to get out of the airport in NY to get my bag and go thru security again on my way to Honk Kong. The worst part is the employee threatened me with loosing the flights if don’t comply.

Delayed flight, few announcements with information, no comps, cluster f boarding because zones weren’t spread out and announced loud and repeatedly, staff did their job -nothing more nothing less, annoying kids were speaking and kicking the heck out of the back of my seat and parents weren’t willing to parent… so another typical day of air travel in the US.,

Flight was delayed until Next day as crew timed out

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

I was able to get on standby with relative ease

Good for the price. My only complaint is that the pilot should keep the air flowing while passengers are waiting to getting out of airplane.

I arrived 1 hour prior to boarding, and they said I was too late for a domestic flight. First time I heard that :-(

Frontier is a crappy airline nothing about it is honest

Crew members are very rude and not cooperate with passengers.

30 minute delay due to boarding and settling of a family.

I am HIGHLY unhappy with the amount of money I spent on the flight. Paid in advance only to find the flight at a discount price a week or so before the flight. I will not fly frontier again and have bad mouthed your business since to anyone I have spoken with about flying (which has been many a people). Crew was mediocre and instead of moving me to a spot where I could gain some leg room they sat their flight attendant there. Won’t be flying frontier in the future.

Well, I didn’t have food! So NA wasn’t an option. I’ll be back!

First time flying with Frontier . From buying tickets ,getting boarding pass and boarding plane was super easy. Definitely would fly again with Frontier .

Our flight was on time and unremarkable which I'm grateful for, as it is not the norm traveling these days. Frontier is a low-cost carrier and it really shows when compared to other "normal" carriers. They don't even give you water during the flight. The coach seats are decent, however it was not as clean as it should be. We had crumbs all over the floor by our seats.

They lost my baggage on my connection flight, it’s been 24 hours since I put my claim in and still no update on my bags.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Tampa to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/10Mon
1 stopFrontier
7h 00mTPA-DSM
$102
6/13Thu
1 stop
12h 28mTPA-DSM
$107
8/16Fri
1 stopFrontier
7h 18mTPA-DSM
$109
6/7Fri
1 stopFrontier
8h 06mTPA-DSM
$114
7/7Sun
1 stopFrontier
16h 55mTPA-DSM
$128
6/6Thu
1 stopFrontier
21h 08mTPA-DSM
$129
7/3Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 39mTPA-DSM
$142
8/28Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 06mTPA-DSM
$148
7/27Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 20mTPA-DSM
$308
6/14Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 30mTPA-DSM
$311

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Tampa - Des Moines Flights

Departure:

Tampa (TPA)United States

Destination:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

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Des Moines - Tampa

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