What airlines are available from Tampa to Des Moines?

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Tampa and Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $36–$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 Tampa to Des Moines?

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

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Tampa to Des Moines route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $194 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $271, a difference of $77. 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 Des Moines?

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are Iowa Events Center, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tampa to Des Moines: • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:56 am • Latest: departs at 7:46 pm and lands at 10:42 pm. The flight takes about 2h 56m.

How long is a flight from Tampa to Des Moines?

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Des Moines takes 2h 56m, covering 1,126 miles.

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

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.

Have flight prices from Tampa to Des Moines changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $202 to $811. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Tampa to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $195, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Des Moines?

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

What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include: · Hertz · Payless · Budget · Alamo · Avis

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

Round-trip flights from Tampa to Des Moines range from $214 to $275, with an average of $249 over the past 12 months. Anything below $214 counts as a good deal.

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

Allegiant Air ($202) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Tampa to Des Moines in the last 5 days.

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

Allegiant Air has the most frequent nonstop flights from Tampa to Des Moines with 2 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

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

There are 1 to 1 flights per day from Tampa to Des Moines, about 2 flights per week. Monday has the most departures, with 50% of weekly flights.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Des Moines

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

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

2h 54mnonstop

10:19 am - 1:58 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 39mnonstop

$202Allegiant Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

7:00 am - 8:21 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

26h 21m2 stops Key West Orlando Sanford Intl

10:24 am - 2:07 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 43mnonstop

$305Allegiant Air

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

7:10 am - 9:11 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

3h 01mnonstop

9:20 pm - 5:40 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

19h 20m1 stop Nashville Intl

$351Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

6:40 am - 8:35 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

26h 55m2 stops Key West Orlando Sanford Intl

2:19 pm - 5:58 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 39mnonstop

$394Allegiant Air

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

2:25 pm - 3:26 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

26h 01m2 stops Key West Orlando Sanford Intl

10:19 am - 1:58 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 39mnonstop

$406Allegiant Air

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 29

4:41 pm - 9:30 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

17h 49m1 stop Nashville Intl

9:20 pm - 5:40 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

19h 20m1 stop Nashville Intl

$431Allegiant Air

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

6:10 am - 10:08 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

16h 58m3 stops Akron/Canton Wilmington New Hanover County Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

10:19 am - 1:58 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 39mnonstop

$444Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

11:00 am - 9:09 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

47h 09m3 stops Key West Asheville Regional Orlando Sanford Intl

5:29 pm - 9:09 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 40mnonstop

$462Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

6:40 am - 8:35 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

26h 55m3 stops Key West Asheville Regional Orlando Sanford Intl

2:19 pm - 5:58 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 39mnonstop

$473Allegiant Air

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

5:47 pm - 11:55 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

43h 08m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Orlando

8:44 am - 12:23 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 39mnonstop

$570Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Tampa to Des Moines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

2:19 pm - 4:09 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

2h 50mnonstop

4:59 pm - 8:39 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 40mnonstop

$332Allegiant Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 21

3:16 pm - 9:34 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

19h 18m2 stops Key West Orlando Sanford Intl

4:59 pm - 8:39 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 40mnonstop

$393Allegiant Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

4:35 pm - 11:54 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

44h 19m2 stops Knoxville McGhee Tyson Orlando Sanford Intl

4:59 pm - 8:39 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 40mnonstop

$398Allegiant Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

2:15 pm - 4:05 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

2h 50mnonstop

1:58 pm - 5:03 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

50h 05m2 stops Philadelphia Knoxville McGhee Tyson

$425Allegiant Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18

2:15 pm - 4:05 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

2h 50mnonstop

4:55 pm - 8:35 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 40mnonstop

$455Allegiant Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

2:19 pm - 4:09 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

2h 50mnonstop

4:55 pm - 8:35 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 40mnonstop

$472Allegiant Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16

2:15 pm - 4:05 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

2h 50mnonstop

12:44 pm - 6:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

28h 31m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Key West

$503Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18

3:16 pm - 9:34 amPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

19h 18m2 stops Key West Orlando Sanford Intl

4:55 pm - 8:35 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

2h 40mnonstop

$529Allegiant Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17

2:15 pm - 4:05 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

2h 50mnonstop

7:30 am - 10:37 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

38h 07m2 stops Punta Gorda Knoxville McGhee Tyson

$567Allegiant Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

2:15 pm - 4:05 pmPIE Tampa St. Petersburg-DSM Des Moines

2h 50mnonstop

1:58 pm - 8:56 pmDSM Des Moines-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg

29h 58m3 stops Philadelphia Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago Midway

$609Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Tampa to Des Moines flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Tampa to Des Moines with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Tampa to Des Moines start at $202. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $214 to $275. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $202 on Allegiant Air.

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

October is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Des Moines at $104 round-trip.
April ($327) and August ($285) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 214% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	February
High season	June
Cheapest flight	$86

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% lower on average.

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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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What airlines are available from Tampa to Des Moines?
Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Tampa and Des Moines.
Which airports can I use when flying from Tampa to Des Moines?
Flights from Tampa to Des Moines usually depart from Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tampa to Des Moines?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Tampa to Des Moines.
What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Tampa to Des Moines?
There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $36–$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 Tampa to Des Moines?
The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tampa to Des Moines?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Tampa to Des Moines route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $194 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $271, a difference of $77. 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 Des Moines?
Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are Iowa Events Center, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.
What are the earliest and latest flights from Tampa to Des Moines?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tampa to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:56 am
• Latest: departs at 7:46 pm and lands at 10:42 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.
How long is a flight from Tampa to Des Moines?
A nonstop flight from Tampa to Des Moines takes 2h 56m, covering 1,126 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Tampa to Des Moines?
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.
Have flight prices from Tampa to Des Moines changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $202 to $811. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Tampa to Des Moines looking right now?
One-way fares from Tampa to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $195, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Tampa (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?
Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Payless
· Budget
· Alamo
· Avis
How much should I expect to pay for a Tampa to Des Moines flight?
Round-trip flights from Tampa to Des Moines range from $214 to $275, with an average of $249 over the past 12 months. Anything below $214 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $194 - about $77 less than Wednesday (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tampa to Des Moines trip for October. Fares historically average $104 round-trip in that month - typically $223 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.
- Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
- Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG
- Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

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Allegiant Air

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