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$37+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — DSM
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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
Mon 8/177:05 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/19$75
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 8/109:33 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/177:05 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/23$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/37:00 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/209:29 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/21$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/166:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/23$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.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
Mon 8/177:05 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/22$105
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/139:29 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/23$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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
Fri 8/147:05 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/23$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/147:05 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/23$117

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$37
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$144

Good round-trip deal

$112 or less

Good one-way deal

$56 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/14

5:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

7:15 am-4:40 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$302

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/21

3:50 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

3:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$322

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/2

4:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

5:30 am-12:30 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$352

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/3

12:50 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

5:40 am-12:30 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$366

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 9/11

5:27 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

6:24 am-1:52 pm

2 stops7h 28m

$402

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-6:47 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$406

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-6:47 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$406
Quickest round-trip

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/7

1:35 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops7h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

11:32 am-3:57 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$407

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

11:27 am-5:37 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$422
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Sun 8/16

8:28 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$55

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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 July.
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 $89). Flying from Nashville to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 July 23, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Des Moines in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 65% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Nashville to Des Moines flights typically cost between $96 and $200 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $75 on Allegiant Air (Aug 7-Aug 17).

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 July 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nashville to Des Moines, such as United Airlines and Allegiant Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,027 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,027 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,027 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
682 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,027 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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 5h 45m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $302. The distance between Nashville and Des Moines is about 530 mi.

  • 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 United Airlines, starting at $275. These flights start at 46% 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 $46. Users have also found prices from $88 and $135 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Nashville to Des Moines is $44. On average you can expect to pay $118. The most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $81.

  • 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 $89). Flying from Nashville to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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