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

CHA — DSM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$567
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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 Chattanooga to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Chattanooga-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chattanooga-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chattanooga-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chattanooga-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chattanooga-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to Des Moines (average of $207). Flying from Chattanooga to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 December 12, 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 11% 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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($238), and American Airlines ($248) offers the cheapest pricing from Chattanooga to Des Moines. Delta is priced at 36% 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?

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

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to Des Moines (average of $207). Flying from Chattanooga to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 2 airlines flying from Chattanooga to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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