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$46+ 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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — DSM
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Des Moines

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$86
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One-way from

$46
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:51 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/285:49 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$86
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/103:34 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/128:47 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/17$91
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:23 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 45mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/101:37 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$102
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/33:34 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/58:47 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$104
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 12/127:00 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Sun 1/49:31 amDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$119
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1911:51 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/215:49 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$122
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:17 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/268:47 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/127:00 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Fri 1/22:50 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$134
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1911:51 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Mon 9/222:22 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$157
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:05 amCVG - DSM
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Sun 11/162:32 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/23:21 pmCVG - DSM
1 stop23h 19mFrontier
Wed 10/82:37 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:05 amCVG - DSM
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Sun 11/22:32 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$215

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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 September 17, 2025.
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 10/10

3:34 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

8:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$91

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

9:31 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$119

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/23

6:17 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

8:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$131

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 10/2

3:21 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 19m

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

2:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$162

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/23

6:12 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

8:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$167

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/8

6:12 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 10/13

5:51 pm-7:26 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$169

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/8

6:12 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

8:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$179

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/18

5:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 10/21

11:06 am-5:34 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$201

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/31

6:05 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

2:32 pm-1:39 am

1 stop10h 07m

$215

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/8

6:12 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

6:04 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$220

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KY to DSM?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to Des Moines as you normally would.

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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, Frontier, and Delta 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 21h 39m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Kentucky to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Kentucky to Des Moines are Allegiant Air ($46), Frontier ($165), and Delta ($194).

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Kentucky 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 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$105Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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