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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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — DSM
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$87
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$44
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$123

Good round-trip deal

$89 or less

Good one-way deal

$106 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 September 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/2611:51 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/285:49 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$87
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/103:34 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/128:47 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$93
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/96:17 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/128:47 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$99
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/1911:51 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/215:49 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/26:17 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/58:47 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$104
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/73:23 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 45mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/101:37 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$107
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 12/127:00 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Sun 1/49:31 amDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$119
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/236:17 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/268:47 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sun 9/287:00 amTYS - DSM
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/26:30 amDSM - TYS
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/147:00 amTYS - DSM
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1811:31 amDSM - TYS
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 10/319:29 amMEM - DSM
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/22:16 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/314:58 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/43:15 pmDSM - TYS
2 stops7h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$276

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tennessee to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Tennessee

Fly to

Des Moines

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Price

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/10

3:34 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

8:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$93

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/9

6:17 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

8:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$99

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/7

3:23 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

1:37 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$107

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

9:31 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$119

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/9

6:12 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

8:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$154

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/23

6:12 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

8:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$167

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/10

6:12 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

2:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$176

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/24

8:51 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

8:47 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$187

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/10

3:34 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

10:41 am-10:36 am

1 stop23h 55m

$192

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/18

12:15 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 10/21

4:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$201

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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 September 15, 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.

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  • 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 3 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as $93, Allegiant Air can have you in Des Moines from Tennessee in 1h 40m. Tennessee and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 530 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $101, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $44. When looking at the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $87 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$77Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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