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$60+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Tampa (DSM - PIE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PIE
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Tampa St. Petersburg are usually found in October or August, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to St Petersburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to St Petersburg (PIE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$100
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$60
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$272
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/216:30 amDSM - PIE
Nonstop2h 48mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/2311:38 amPIE - DSM
Nonstop3h 01mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/17$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/283:24 pmDSM - PIE
2 stops23h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/299:27 pmPIE - DSM
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$987

Find flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg within your budget

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Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Mon 2/17

3:29 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 2/21

8:05 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$100

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Sun 2/16

7:00 am-12:41 pm

3 stops28h 41m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Tue 2/18

8:33 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$338

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

7:00 am-10:48 am

Nonstop2h 48m

$60

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Wed 2/26

3:39 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 41m

$179

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Deals found on 12/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to St Petersburg in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to St Petersburg

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to St Petersburg. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Tampa, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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 PIE?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to St Petersburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Tampa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 2% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to St Petersburg. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in St Petersburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa 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 Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in St Petersburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, 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 St Petersburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St Petersburg. 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 St Petersburg. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
829 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
829 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
829 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.

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  • How popular is this Des Moines to Tampa flight route?

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to Tampa St. Petersburg.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Tampa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Tampa is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $100 on this airline. Allegiant Air is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Tampa? While on average our users pay $237, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $109. The most popular route (Des Moines - Tampa St. Petersburg), is priced around $100.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to St Petersburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to St Petersburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Des Moines to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to St Petersburg

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to St Petersburg. 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 December 18, 2024.
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Allegiant AirCheapest$143Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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