Tampa to Des Moines (TPA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TPA–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→DSM | PIE→DSM | SRQ→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 11 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 24m | 2h 29m | 2h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
TPA–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to DSM
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
TPA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to DSM is about 2 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,128 miles (1,815 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jacksonville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).