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$44+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Des Moines (DSM)

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SDF — DSM
Jul 1 — Jul 81
Tue 7/1
Tue 7/8
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated June 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$80
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$44
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$241
From Kentucky to Des Moines
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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 June 26, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 7/168:30 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Thu 7/246:32 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/25$80
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Thu 8/78:58 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/89:39 amDSM - BNA
2 stops11h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Fri 7/186:04 amLEX - DSM
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/205:00 amDSM - LEX
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/24$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:19 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Mon 7/285:23 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/25$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/67:15 amBNA - DSM
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Thu 8/75:30 amDSM - BNA
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/25$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 8/78:54 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop12h 55mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/106:32 pmDSM - TYS
2 stops23h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/22$255
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:20 amBNA - DSM
1 stop12h 28mFrontier
Mon 7/217:33 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop28h 28mFrontier
Deal found 6/24$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Sun 11/22:37 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/25$263
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 8/78:54 pmTYS - DSM
2 stops22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/106:32 pmDSM - TYS
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$269
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Thu 7/106:08 pmCVG - DSM
1 stop25h 40mFrontier
Mon 7/147:33 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop28h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/25$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Fri 10/316:15 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/22:15 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/25$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:15 amCVG - DSM
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Sat 7/56:07 amDSM - CVG
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/22$287

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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 June 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Kentucky

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Wed 7/16

8:30 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 7/24

6:32 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$80

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/18

4:26 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

6:30 am-3:39 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$166

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 7/18

6:04 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 7/20

5:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$249

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS - DSM

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 7/24

6:19 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

5:23 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$249

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/6

7:15 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

5:30 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 59m

$249

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS - DSM

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 8/7

8:54 pm-8:49 am

1 stop12h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 8/10

6:32 pm-7:11 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$255

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/18

6:20 am-6:48 pm

1 stop12h 28m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

7:33 pm-12:01 am

1 stop28h 28m

$256

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

2:37 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$263

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/11

8:20 am-3:05 pm

2 stops6h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 10/13

4:35 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 10m

$269

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS - DSM

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 8/7

8:54 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 8/10

6:32 pm-3:12 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to Des Moines

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky 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 June 26, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Kentucky to Des Moines to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,965 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,840 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kentucky to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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 ($44), Frontier ($124), and American Airlines ($129).

  • 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 $406). 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 June 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$105Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$241Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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