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$51+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Des Moines (DSM)

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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — DSM
Mar 11 — Mar 181
Wed 3/11
Wed 3/18
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/136:02 pm
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Allegiant Air
Mon 2/168:38 pm
DSM
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BNA
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/7$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Fri 6/53:19 pm
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/76:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 33m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/6$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 6/48:23 am
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/76:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 33m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/6$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Fri 6/262:35 pm
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/286:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 33m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/8$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 6/258:23 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/26:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/8$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Fri 6/123:19 pm
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/146:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 33m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/6$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Fri 7/33:01 pm
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/56:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/6$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 7/28:28 am
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/56:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/6$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 8/68:28 am
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/96:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/6$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 5/48:58 pm
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/116:48 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 35m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/8$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Fri 8/79:33 pm
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/96:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/6$187
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/98:30 am
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 49m
Allegiant Air
Fri 2/138:38 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/7$204

Find flight deals from Kentucky to Des Moines

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky to Des Moines 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 February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Des Moines that are best for you.

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NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/5

3:19 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$107

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/26

2:35 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$120

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/25

8:23 am-10:03 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 7/2

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$129

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/12

3:19 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 6/14

6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$138

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/7

9:33 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 8/9

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$187

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/25

8:23 am-10:03 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 6/27

4:22 pm-7:22 am

1 stop15h 00m

$218

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/9

7:44 am-10:06 pm

1 stop14h 22m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

9:07 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$221

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/4

8:25 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop27h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$238

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/8

5:35 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$264

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 3/5

7:10 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop3h 28m

$269

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Kentucky?

    For a flight from Kentucky to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Airlines like Allegiant Air, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kentucky to Des Moines in about 1h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 23m. There are 530 mi between Kentucky and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kentucky to Des Moines?

    The most popular route from Kentucky to Des Moines is Louisville Intl - Des Moines. You may also consider Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Des Moines or Nashville Intl - Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kentucky 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Kentucky to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kentucky 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 February 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$105Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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