St Petersburg

$59+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Tampa (PIE)

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DSM — PIE
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to St Petersburg

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$90
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$59
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$439
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Tampa flight deals.
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From Iowa to Tampa St. Petersburg
One-way flight from Iowa to Tampa St. Petersburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Iowa to St Petersburg

Cheapest flights from Iowa to St Petersburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to St Petersburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:05 pmMLI - PIE
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Sat 5/177:00 amPIE - MLI
Nonstop2h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$90
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/167:30 amDSM - PIE
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
Sun 5/186:22 pmPIE - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$117
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/39:01 amCID - PIE
Nonstop2h 39mAllegiant Air
Sat 5/106:10 amPIE - CID
Nonstop2h 51mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$122
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/1912:58 pmOMA - PIE
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
Fri 5/235:00 pmPIE - OMA
Nonstop3h 03mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/31$207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/247:44 pmCID - PIE
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/276:30 amPIE - CID
2 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 6/209:30 amDSM - PIE
Nonstop2h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/261:09 pmPIE - DSM
2 stops30h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$261
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 5/1112:42 pmMLI - PIE
3 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/177:00 amPIE - MLI
Nonstop2h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$285
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 4/1811:38 amOMA - PIE
3 stops30h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/214:40 pmPIE - OMA
Nonstop3h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$528

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Tampa that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

St Petersburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineTampa

MLI - PIE

MLIPIE

Moline Quad-City

Sun 5/11

8:05 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-8:41 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$90

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

7:30 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sun 5/18

6:22 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$117

Cedar RapidsTampa

CID - PIE

CIDPIE

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/3

9:01 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 5/10

6:10 am-8:01 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$122

OmahaTampa

OMA - PIE

OMAPIE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/19

12:58 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 5/23

5:00 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$207

Cedar RapidsTampa

CID - PIE

CIDPIE

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/24

7:44 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sun 4/27

6:30 am-4:57 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$245

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 6/20

9:30 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Thu 6/26

1:09 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$261

MolineTampa

MLI - PIE

MLIPIE

Moline Quad-City

Sun 5/11

12:42 pm-11:29 pm

3 stops33h 47m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-8:41 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$285

OmahaTampa

OMA - PIE

OMAPIE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/18

11:38 am-6:40 pm

3 stops30h 02m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 4/21

4:40 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$528

OmahaTampa

OMA - PIE

OMAPIE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/2

7:42 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$59

Des MoinesTampa

DSM - PIE

DSMPIE

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

3:53 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$61

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Deals found on 4/1

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to St Petersburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St Petersburg from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Tampa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Iowa to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 IA to PIE?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 April 2, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 2, 2025.

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

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

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to St Petersburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from Iowa?

    Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Tampa. It is only a 14.4 mi journey from St. Petersburg (PIE) to Tampa’s city center.

  • How popular is this Iowa to Tampa flight route?

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Tampa?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $58. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Tampa St. Petersburg) can be booked for $102 on average our data indicates $153 when flying from Iowa to Tampa.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Tampa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Iowa to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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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Alternative routes for Iowa to St Petersburg

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Top 2 airlines flying from Iowa to St Petersburg

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$108Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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