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$35+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Des Moines (BNA - 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — DSM
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Nashville to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/103:01 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/196:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$75
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/33:01 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/56:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$79
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 iWofly 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
Sun 6/286:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 33m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$80
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/188:23 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/216:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 33m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/6$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/79:33 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/96:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/7$84
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Sun 7/58:28 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/126:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/7$89
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/103:01 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/126:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/9$93
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/262:35 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/286:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 33m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$98

Find flight deals from Nashville to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$35
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$100

Good round-trip deal

$89 or less

Good one-way deal

$74 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Nashville Intl to Des Moines.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville 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 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 7/2

8:28 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$83

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 7/2

8:28 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

3:59 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops30h 51m

$230

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/10

8:47 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop19h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

3:59 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops28h 18m

$290

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/3

4:30 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

10:24 am-4:46 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$371

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/7

3:50 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 8/9

5:40 am-12:30 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$381

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/21

2:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

5:40 am-3:15 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$382

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/7

4:59 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 8/9

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$387

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Sat 11/14

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

6:20 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$387

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/13

3:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

5:40 am-12:30 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$392
Cheapest one-way

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-11:07 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$91

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Compare providers for flights from Nashville to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Des Moines in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Nashville-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nashville to Des Moines

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Des Moines (average of $87). Flying from Nashville to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville 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 10, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Des Moines in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nashville to Des Moines?

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 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nashville to Des Moines, such as Delta and Allegiant Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,393 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,393 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,393 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
704 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,393 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Nashville to Des Moines flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Nashville Intl to Des Moines.

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

    A quick flight from Nashville to Des Moines can take about 1h 39m. Allegiant Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $83. The distance between Nashville and Des Moines is about 530 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nashville to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Nashville to Des Moines is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $78 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $98. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $44. Users have also found prices from $88 and $108 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Des Moines?

    The cheapest flight price from Nashville to Des Moines is $56. On average you can expect to pay $114. The most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $78.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville 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 Nashville to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Des Moines (average of $87). Flying from Nashville to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 2 airlines flying from Nashville to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nashville 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 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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