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$37+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — DSM
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
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 July 29, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 8/277:00 am
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/309:28 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 34m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/27$73
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/149:33 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/177:05 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$86
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/37:00 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/139:29 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/27$88
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/177:00 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/209:29 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/24$92
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sun 9/67:00 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/209:29 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$114
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 8/138:28 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/166:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/27$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/109:33 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/172:19 pm
DSM
-
BNA
1 stop21h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:00 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/312:19 pm
DSM
-
BNA
1 stop21h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$167
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 12/236:46 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 49m
Allegiant Air
Mon 12/287:23 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 37m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/28$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/289:00 am
TYS
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DSM
1 stop13h 26m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/301:55 pm
DSM
-
TYS
1 stop27h 10m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/1010:29 am
SDF
-
DSM
1 stop4h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 9/157:05 am
DSM
-
SDF
1 stop5h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/103:20 pm
SDF
-
DSM
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Tue 9/152:40 pm
DSM
-
SDF
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$284

Find flight deals from Kentucky to Des Moines

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One-way from

$37
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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 July 29, 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

Thu 8/27

7:00 am-8:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

9:28 am-11:02 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$81

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/17

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

9:29 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$92

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/17

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

1:58 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop23h 22m

$174

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/10

10:29 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

7:05 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$279

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/27

5:15 am-10:26 am

1 stop6h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

3:20 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$279

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/27

11:50 am-10:10 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

5:40 am-10:25 am

1 stop3h 45m

$284

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/10

3:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

2:40 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$284

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS - DSM

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 9/17

5:40 am-10:46 am

1 stop6h 06m

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

6:54 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$287

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/26

12:37 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$297

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS - DSM

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/19

3:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

5:40 am-5:10 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$298

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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 United Airlines fly from Kentucky to Des Moines in about 1h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 33m. 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 Louisville Intl - 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 2 airlines flying from Kentucky to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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