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      Flight deals from Des Moines to Tampa International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Tampa International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $297. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Tampa.$297 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.
      Tampa.$329 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $329, select.
      Tampa.$348 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $348, select.
      Tampa.$360 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $360, select.
      Tampa.$376 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.
      Tampa.$407 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Tampa International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $407, select.
      Tampa.$436 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $436, select.
      Tampa.$473 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.
      Tampa.$531 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $531, select.
      Tampa.$603 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $603, select.
      Tampa.$687 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tampa International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Tampa International flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Sep
      from $348
      Oct
      from $297
      Nov
      from $329
      Dec
      from $531
      Jan
      from $407
      Feb
      from $473
      Mar
      from $687
      Apr
      from $603
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      Des Moines to Tampa International: Alternative routes

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

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      St. Pete–Clearwater International

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      Lakeland

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      Sarasota

      62km from central Tampa
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      Des Moines to Tampa: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$297
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Tampa International is $297. 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.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to Tampa International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $297.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Des Moines to Tampa International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tampa International is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Tampa International Airport on Monday, 5 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and Tampa International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      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 Tampa International 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 Tampa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tampa International.

      Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know

      • The timezone in Tampa is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Des Moines.

      • Your DSM to TPA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

      • Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

      • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Tampa International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DSM and TPA include:

        • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

        • Nashville Airport

        • St Louis Airport

      Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

      • DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

      • 77% of flights leaving from Des Moines Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

      • Des Moines Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

      • The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.

      • Need a handy hotel close to DSM? If you're catching an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Tampa International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

      Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)

      When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)

      • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Tampa International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Tampa. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

      • When reserving your flight from Des Moines Airport to Tampa International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

      • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DSM to TPA in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

      Explore more of the United States

      • Tampa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Tampa, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

      • Miami is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. No trip is complete without visiting Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.

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