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$55+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Clearwater, FL

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DSM — MCO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Clearwater are usually found in July or August, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Clearwater

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Round-trip from

$140
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One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

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July

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Clearwater
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Clearwater. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/98:35 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop7h 56mFrontier
Wed 3/127:00 amTPA - DSM
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$140
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/216:30 amDSM - TPA
1 stop23h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/255:45 amTPA - DSM
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/55:22 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Sat 4/127:00 amTPA - DSM
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/19$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:06 amDSM - TPA
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/275:11 pmTPA - DSM
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/911:38 amDSM - TPA
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/1411:50 amTPA - DSM
2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/76:45 pmDSM - TPA
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Mon 3/102:45 pmTPA - DSM
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$349

Find flights from Des Moines to Clearwater within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Clearwater that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Clearwater

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sun 3/9

8:35 pm-5:31 am

1 stop7h 56m

Tampa

Wed 3/12

7:00 am-7:17 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$140

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Mon 4/21

6:30 am-6:57 am

1 stop23h 27m

Tampa

Fri 4/25

5:45 am-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$215

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

5:22 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 04m

Tampa

Sat 4/12

7:00 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$317

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

5:06 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Tampa

Thu 3/27

5:11 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$319

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Wed 4/9

11:38 am-6:17 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Tampa

Mon 4/14

11:50 am-9:52 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$324

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

6:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 20m

Tampa

Mon 3/10

2:45 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$349

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Mon 4/14

8:17 pm-5:31 am

1 stop8h 14m

$55

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

2:28 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop24h 42m

$96

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

11:26 am-6:21 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$159

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - TPA

DSMTPA

Des Moines

Fri 4/18

2:12 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops6h 38m

$190

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Clearwater

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Clearwater. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Clearwater. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater (average of $206). Flying from Des Moines to Clearwater in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Clearwater. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Clearwater as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Clearwater. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Clearwater flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Clearwater by month

Plan your trip to Clearwater by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Clearwater ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Clearwater when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Clearwater by month

Plan your trip to Clearwater by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Clearwater, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Clearwater

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Clearwater. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Clearwater. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Clearwater to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,355 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Clearwater per day from 6 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Clearwater one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Clearwater for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Clearwater?

    On average you can expect to pay $154 for a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater. The cheapest flight overall is $59 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Tampa) is currently priced at $214.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Clearwater that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Clearwater (average of $206). Flying from Des Moines to Clearwater in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Clearwater

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Clearwater. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$100Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$113Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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