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$256+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga (DSM - CHA)

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CHA
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Chattanooga

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Chattanooga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/134:13 pm
DSM
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CHA
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Sat 8/156:09 pm
CHA
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DSM
1 stop7h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/266:00 am
DSM
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CHA
2 stops10h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 9/26:15 am
CHA
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DSM
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/1111:32 am
DSM
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CHA
1 stop5h 01m
United Airlines
Sat 8/156:15 am
CHA
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DSM
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 11/46:05 am
DSM
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CHA
2 stops10h 56m
United Airlines
Sun 11/86:50 am
CHA
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DSM
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/56:40 am
DSM
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CHA
1 stop6h 15m
Allegiant Air
Sun 11/89:59 am
CHA
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DSM
1 stop10h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/25$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/286:05 am
DSM
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CHA
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 10/3110:41 am
CHA
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DSM
1 stop4h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/136:00 am
DSM
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CHA
2 stops8h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 8/154:30 pm
CHA
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DSM
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 7/293:01 pm
DSM
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CHA
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 8/14:30 pm
CHA
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DSM
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$424

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Chattanooga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Chattanooga (CHA). 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$368
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

6:33 am-3:23 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 9/12

4:11 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$319

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

2:21 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 9/7

5:52 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 28m

$319

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Thu 8/13

4:13 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 8/15

6:09 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 26m

$334
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

11:32 am-5:33 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 8/15

6:15 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 11m

$349

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

8:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 9/12

7:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$404

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-3:43 pm

2 stops8h 43m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 8/15

4:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$419

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

1:35 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 9/7

6:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$463

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

3:24 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 8/14

7:00 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$557
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

4:13 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$368

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Deals found on 7/26

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Chattanooga in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Chattanooga flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chattanooga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Chattanooga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chattanooga 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-Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chattanooga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chattanooga. 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 Chattanooga. Reviews last updated July 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Chattanooga to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Chattanooga. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Chattanooga in 5h 01m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 641 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Chattanooga round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga round-trip from $207. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Chattanooga

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga. 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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