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$112+ Cheap flights from Tennessee to Iowa

BNA — DSM
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheap flight deals from Tennessee to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Tennessee to Iowa

Thu 11/1210:36 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Sun 11/157:30 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 11/2$115
Fri 11/612:57 pm -
Nonstop1h 39m
Sun 11/87:30 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/31$126
Fri 11/612:57 pm -
Nonstop1h 39m
Mon 11/96:45 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/31$130
Thu 11/510:36 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Sun 11/87:30 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/31$131
Thu 11/510:36 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Mon 11/96:45 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/31$134
Fri 12/118:00 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Mon 12/1410:40 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Deal found 11/2$140
Sun 11/19:59 pm -
Nonstop1h 38m
Sun 11/87:30 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/31$163
Sun 11/19:59 pm -
Nonstop1h 38m
Mon 11/96:45 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/31$166
Thu 11/1210:36 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Fri 11/272:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 38m
Deal found 11/4$167
Sun 11/159:56 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Mon 11/166:45 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/31$193
Fri 12/256:00 am -
1 stop5h 56m
Thu 2/45:30 am -
1 stop5h 39m
Deal found 10/31$279
Fri 12/252:50 pm -
2 stops7h 15m
Fri 2/56:30 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 10/31$284

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$65
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$132

Good round-trip deal

$64 or less

Good one-way deal

$75 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Nashville Intl-Des Moines flight deals.
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From Tennessee to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tennessee to Iowa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Tennessee to Iowa.

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NashvilleCedar Rapids

BNA Nashville Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

BNACID

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/19

4:48 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop24h 28m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$126

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 1/1

5:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$137

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/23

10:54 am-6:07 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$137

ChattanoogaDes Moines

CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field - DSM Des Moines

CHADSM

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 11/25

6:08 pm-12:26 am

1 stop7h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$175

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - DSM Des Moines

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 12/6

5:40 am-10:53 am

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Sun 4/25

5:40 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Sun 4/18

1:25 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

MemphisDes Moines

MEM Memphis - DSM Des Moines

MEMDSM

Memphis

Thu 11/12

7:54 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop23h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$191

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/23

2:00 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

NashvilleCedar Rapids

BNA Nashville Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

BNACID

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/20

9:32 am-9:55 am

1 stop24h 23m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$216

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Best time to book a flight from Tennessee to Iowa

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Iowa (average of $191). Flying from Tennessee to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 IA?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% on flights from Tennessee to Iowa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tennessee to Iowa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Tennessee to Iowa flights typically cost between $92 and $143 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $65 on Allegiant Air (Feb 19-Feb 22).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from Tennessee to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Tennessee to Iowa flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Tennessee to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Tennessee to Iowa in 1h 50m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Tennessee and Iowa is about 530 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $45 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $88 and Delta from $97 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Tennessee to Iowa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tennessee to Iowa 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 Iowa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Iowa (average of $191). Flying from Tennessee to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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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Alternative routes for Tennessee to Iowa

Top 4 airlines flying from Tennessee to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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