What airlines fly from Des Moines to Tampa?

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Des Moines and Tampa.

Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Tampa?

Flights from Des Moines to Tampa usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Tampa?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Tampa.

What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Des Moines to Tampa?

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Des Moines to Tampa?

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Tampa?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 66% on flights from Des Moines to Tampa. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $204 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $589, a difference of $385. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Tampa?

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

What are the earliest and latest flights from Des Moines to Tampa?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Tampa: • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:44 am • Latest: departs at 7:37 pm and lands at 10:21 pm. The flight takes about 2h 44m.

How expensive are last-minute Des Moines to Tampa flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $268 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Tampa?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Tampa takes 2h 44m, covering 1,126 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Tampa?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Tampa looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Tampa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Tampa?

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?

Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Alamo • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • National

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Tampa flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Tampa range from $204 to $382, with an average of $268 over the past 12 months. Anything below $204 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Tampa?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Tampa typically range from $204 to $382. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $82, on Allegiant Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Tampa?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Tampa. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 119% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tampa?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tampa at $156 round-trip. •March ($469) and December ($378) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 200% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Des Moines to Tampa the cheapest?

Flights from Des Moines to Tampa are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Tampa?

Allegiant Air ($82) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Des Moines to Tampa in the last 5 days.

Which airline offers the most nonstop flights between Des Moines and Tampa?

Allegiant Air has the most frequent nonstop flights from Des Moines to Tampa with 3 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

How many nonstop flights run daily between Des Moines and Tampa?

There are 1 to 1 flights per day from Des Moines to Tampa, about 3 flights per week. Monday has the most departures, with 33% of weekly flights.

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Mon, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 27

7:33 pm - 11:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 42mnonstop

9:00 am - 11:05 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

3h 05mnonstop

$82Allegiant Air

Fri, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 29

7:33 pm - 11:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 42mnonstop

4:38 pm - 6:43 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

3h 05mnonstop

$103Allegiant Air

Fri, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 5

7:33 pm - 11:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 42mnonstop

4:41 pm - 6:47 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

3h 06mnonstop

$126Allegiant Air

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

7:33 pm - 11:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 42mnonstop

4:41 pm - 6:47 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

3h 06mnonstop

$143Allegiant Air

Fri, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 5

7:33 pm - 11:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 42mnonstop

4:41 pm - 6:47 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

3h 06mnonstop

$145Allegiant Air

Wed, Jan 27 - Fri, Feb 5

11:55 am - 3:37 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 42mnonstop

4:41 pm - 6:47 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

3h 06mnonstop

$152Allegiant Air

Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 12

7:37 pm - 11:24 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 47mnonstop

10:33 am - 12:39 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

3h 06mnonstop

$152Allegiant Air

Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21

11:39 am - 3:25 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 46mnonstop

8:57 pm - 11:01 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

3h 04mnonstop

$171Allegiant Air

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

7:33 pm - 11:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 42mnonstop

3:25 pm - 1:19 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

46h 54m3 stops Philadelphia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Austin Bergstrom

$351Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 25

6:30 am - 10:19 amDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 49mnonstop

3:21 pm - 11:31 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

45h 10m2 stops Greenville Fort Lauderdale

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Tampa? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Tampa departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Tampa?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Tampa. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 119% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tampa? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tampa at $156 round-trip.
•March ($469) and December ($378) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 200% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Des Moines to Tampa the cheapest?: Flights from Des Moines to Tampa are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What are the earliest and latest flights from Des Moines to Tampa?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:44 am
• Latest: departs at 7:37 pm and lands at 10:21 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Tampa?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Tampa.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Tampa?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Tampa takes 2h 44m, covering 1,126 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Tampa?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Tampa flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Tampa range from $204 to $382, with an average of $268 over the past 12 months. Anything below $204 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Des Moines to Tampa flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $268 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Des Moines to Tampa?
There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.
Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Des Moines to Tampa?
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Tampa looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Tampa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?
Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Tampa?
Flights from Des Moines to Tampa usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Tampa?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 66% on flights from Des Moines to Tampa. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $204 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $589, a difference of $385.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What airlines fly from Des Moines to Tampa?
Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Des Moines and Tampa.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Tampa?
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Tampa?
Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $204, about $385 less than Sunday fares (65% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Tampa trip for January. Fares historically average $156 round-trip in that month - typically $313 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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