Des Moines

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

CHA — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheap flight deals from Chattanooga to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chattanooga (CHA) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 September 11, 2025.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$278
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Best time to book a flight from Chattanooga to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Chattanooga to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 CHA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Chattanooga to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chattanooga to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chattanooga to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 Chattanooga to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($248), American Airlines ($248), and United Airlines ($273) offers the cheapest pricing from Chattanooga to Des Moines. Delta is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chattanooga to Des Moines 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 Chattanooga to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Chattanooga to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 Chattanooga to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chattanooga to Des Moines. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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