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$238+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga (DSM - CHA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CHA
May 20 — May 271
Tue 5/20
Tue 5/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$567
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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 May 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:35 pmDSM - CHA
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Tue 6/35:45 amCHA - DSM
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Deal found 5/15$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Fri 5/304:04 pmDSM - CHA
2 stops6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/31:37 pmCHA - DSM
2 stops9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/139:15 amDSM - CHA
1 stop21h 18mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/168:42 amCHA - DSM
1 stop10h 47mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$261
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/135:19 pmDSM - CHA
2 stops17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/168:42 amCHA - DSM
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Fri 10/176:15 amDSM - CHA
2 stops30h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/205:21 pmCHA - DSM
2 stops20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$695

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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 May 15, 2025.
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DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

6:35 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 6/3

5:45 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 56m

$238

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

4:04 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 6/3

1:37 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$248

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

9:15 am-7:33 am

1 stop21h 18m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 6/16

8:42 am-6:29 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$261

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

5:19 pm-11:32 am

2 stops17h 13m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 6/16

8:42 am-6:29 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$293

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from Des Moines to Chattanooga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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.

Rainfall in Chattanooga by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chattanooga ranges from 3.3 - 5.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Chattanooga when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in Chattanooga by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chattanooga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 May 15, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,731 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
733 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $238. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $248, and Allegiant Air, from $261. These flights start at 43% 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.

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from Des Moines to Chattanooga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Chattanooga

Discover the top 3 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 May 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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