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$39+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — DSM
May 8 — May 151
Fri 5/8
Fri 5/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 8, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:58 pm
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/276:33 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 35m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/3$72
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/297:20 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/19:51 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/6$79
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 4/179:13 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/206:48 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 35m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/5$89
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/227:28 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/242:10 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/4$105
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/297:20 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/312:10 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/3$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/18:58 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/46:33 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 35m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/6$110
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/227:28 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/259:59 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/6$122
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2811:39 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/312:10 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/8$126
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/109:13 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/139:07 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 35m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/6$129
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 5/195:56 am
SDF
-
DSM
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 5/265:00 am
DSM
-
SDF
1 stop4h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/4$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 6/36:07 pm
TYS
-
DSM
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 6/105:30 am
DSM
-
TYS
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/248:30 am
TYS
-
DSM
2 stops15h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/272:59 pm
DSM
-
TYS
1 stop22h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/3$296

Find flight deals from Kentucky to Des Moines

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One-way from

$39
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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 April 8, 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 5/29

7:20 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

9:51 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$79

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/28

11:39 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

2:10 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$126

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/19

5:56 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 34m

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

5:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$287

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Tue 6/2

4:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

3:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$304

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/14

8:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

5:35 am-3:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$306

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Sun 5/10

3:36 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

3:20 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$317

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/16

8:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop3h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

3:15 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$317

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Sun 5/10

8:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

3:15 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$317

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS - DSM

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 4/24

6:20 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

2:59 pm-2:58 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$323

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/20

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

1:30 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$329

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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, American Airlines, and Southwest fly from Kentucky to Des Moines in about 1h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 53m. 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 Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Des Moines. You may also consider Nashville Intl - Des Moines or Lexington Blue Grass - 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 April 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$105Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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