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$44+ Cheap flights from Tennessee 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — DSM
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tennessee to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tennessee to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$78
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One-way from

$44
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$136

Good round-trip deal

$79 or less

Good one-way deal

$42 or less
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Cheapest flights from Tennessee to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tennessee to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/296:27 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 42mAllegiant Air
Mon 9/14:30 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/29$78
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 11/143:23 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1610:50 amDSM - BNA
1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$175
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/24:30 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/38:00 amDSM - MEM
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/25:00 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Wed 9/311:23 amDSM - MEM
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 7/30$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/28:50 amMEM - DSM
2 stops7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/33:50 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$202
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/23:30 pmMEM - DSM
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Wed 9/38:25 amDSM - MEM
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:15 amBNA - DSM
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Sun 8/313:23 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$218
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 8/175:25 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop26h 23mFrontier
Sun 8/243:23 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop26h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$225
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/266:15 amBNA - DSM
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Tue 9/23:50 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/29$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/237:29 amBNA - DSM
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/303:49 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/287:55 amTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/305:12 amDSM - TYS
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/244:10 pmBNA - DSM
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Fri 9/261:55 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$252

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tennessee 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tennessee to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Tennessee

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/14

9:45 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Des Moines

Mon 8/18

1:36 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$80

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/25

9:35 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops17h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

5:49 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$179

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 9/2

4:30 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$192

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 9/2

5:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

11:23 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$197

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 9/2

8:50 am-4:35 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

3:50 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$202

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 9/2

3:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

8:25 am-2:45 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$207

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/25

6:15 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Des Moines

Fri 8/29

6:20 pm-12:56 am

1 stop6h 36m

$218

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS - DSM

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 8/17

5:25 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop26h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

3:23 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop26h 02m

$225

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Sat 8/23

5:15 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

2:12 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$237

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Sat 8/23

7:29 am-4:21 pm

2 stops8h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

3:49 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$242

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Best time to book a flight from Tennessee to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tennessee to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Tennessee to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 TN to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Tennessee 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 31, 2025.

When flying from Tennessee to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tennessee to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
702 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Tennessee. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    Flights from Tennessee to Des Moines have been viewed 14 times in the past calendar month.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. Frontier flights start at $115 while deals on Delta start at $119 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tennessee to Des Moines?

    While some choose either Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Des Moines or Memphis - Des Moines, Nashville Intl - Des Moines is the most popular route from Tennessee to Des Moines.

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

    While on average a flight from Tennessee to Des Moines is generally $78, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $42. When looking at the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $80 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Tennessee to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 5 airlines flying from Tennessee to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Tennessee 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$76Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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