Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Tampa
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Tampa
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Tampa? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Tampa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 19,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Tampa for specific travel dates.
2027-01-02
DSM - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 19,000 Pts + $14.6
Des Moines to Tampa flight facts
Distance
1,128 mi
1,815 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Tampa
TPA · Tampa Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Des Moines - Sarasota · Sarasota is 40 mi from Tampa
Flights Des Moines - Orlando · Orlando is 81 mi from Tampa
Flights Waterloo - Tampa · Waterloo is 96 mi from Des Moines
Flights Cedar Rapids - Tampa · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Fort Myers · Fort Myers is 110 mi from Tampa
Flights Omaha - Tampa · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Tampa
Selected hotels for your next stay
Tampa, FL (USA)
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
From Pts or $273
Dunedin, FL (USA)
Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $191
Tampa, FL (USA)
Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Tampa depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Tampa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Tampa.
Des Moines and Tampa are about 1,128 miles (1,815 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,128-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Tampa: Tampa Intl (TPA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Tampa, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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