Cheap flights from Nashville to Des Moines (BNA - DSM) from $35

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
BNA — DSM
sep. 26 — oct. 31

The best prices from Nashville Intl to Des Moines are usually found in February or March, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)

All the information you need to plan the best BNA to DSM flight in 2023: compare Nashville to Des Moines flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Des Moines.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$347

One-way from

$127
High demand for flights, 55% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 63% potential price drop
From Nashville Intl to Des Moines
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to Des Moines

BNA - DSM

Price

$347 - $524

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

DSM

Rainfall

1 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Nashville to Des Moines?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nashville to Des Moines?

To save up to 40% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 36 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Nashville to Des Moines from $171 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $263 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Des Moines?

February can be a great time to fly to Des Moines from Nashville with a flight ticket averaging about $218. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $57. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Des Moines (BNA - DSM)?

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Des Moines in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Allegiant Air flights from Nashville to Des Moines

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Cheap Frontier flights from Nashville to Des Moines

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Cheap Nashville to Des Moines flights in September & October 2023

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Nashville to Des Moines 2023 flight deals

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Non-stop flights to Des Moines from Nashville

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One-way flights to Des Moines from Nashville

The cheapest one-way flights from Nashville to Des Moines
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Nashville IntlDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

vie. 11/3

Nonstop1h 46m

Des Moines

dom. 11/5

Nonstop1h 31m

Nashville IntlDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

vie. 10/13

Nonstop1h 42m

Des Moines

dom. 10/15

Nonstop1h 33m

Nashville IntlDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

vie. 10/6

Nonstop1h 42m

Des Moines

dom. 10/8

Nonstop1h 33m

Nashville IntlDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

jue. 9/28

Nonstop1h 38m

Des Moines

dom. 10/1

Nonstop1h 38m

Nashville IntlDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

jue. 9/28

Nonstop1h 38m

Des Moines

dom. 10/1

Nonstop1h 38m

Nashville IntlDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

mar. 9/26

1 stop10h 21m

Des Moines

jue. 9/28

1 stop5h 46m

Nashville IntlDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

mar. 9/26

1 stop10h 21m

Des Moines

dom. 10/1

Nonstop1h 38m

Nashville IntlDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

mié. 10/18

1 stop5h 52m

Des Moines

mié. 10/25

1 stop5h 05m

Nashville IntlDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

sáb. 10/14

1 stop4h 48m

Des Moines

sáb. 11/4

2 stops6h 53m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nashville to Des Moines, such as Allegiant Air, Frontier and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Most importantly it was on time, then great crew, great service and comfortable.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Most importantly it was on time, then great crew, great service and comfortable.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Most importantly it was on time, then great crew, great service and comfortable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Most importantly it was on time, then great crew, great service and comfortable.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Most importantly it was on time, then great crew, great service and comfortable.

WestJet
7.2
Good
916 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Most importantly it was on time, then great crew, great service and comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Nashville to Des Moines flights.

Can I find flights from Nashville to Des Moines for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Nashville to Des Moines for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Allegiant Air for just $80, but on average you can expect to pay $163.

Are there nonstop flights from Nashville to Des Moines for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 6 direct flights from Nashville to Des Moines under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Nashville to Des Moines is less than $113.

Are there last-minute flights available from Nashville to Des Moines for under $200?

There are currently 18+ open flights from Nashville to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this Nashville to Des Moines flight route?

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 $80 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $157 and $248 round-trip. These flights start at 63% 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 $35. Users have also found prices from $67 and $109 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Nashville to Des Moines?

What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Des Moines?

The cheapest flight price from Nashville to Des Moines is $52. On average you can expect to pay $110. The most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $78.

What does BNA to DSM mean?

Great question - BNA to DSM just means Nashville Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for Nashville to Des Moines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Nashville to Des Moines

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Nashville to Des Moines choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$52Average$95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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United AirlinesCheapest$175Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$266Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$314Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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