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$38+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Kentucky

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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SDF
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Kentucky

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:05 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/207:00 am
BNA
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DSM
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/27$81
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/252:49 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 34m
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/296:00 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$92
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/139:29 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/177:00 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/27$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/107:05 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/168:28 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/24$101
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 9/69:29 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/107:00 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/23$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/239:28 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 34m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/277:00 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/107:05 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/179:33 pm
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/24$112
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/147:05 pm
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/168:28 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/24$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/136:00 am
DSM
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/168:28 am
BNA
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 41m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/271:58 pm
DSM
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TYS
1 stop28h 36m
Allegiant Air
Wed 9/304:14 pm
TYS
-
DSM
1 stop17h 48m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/27$249
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:50 pm
DSM
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SDF
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Thu 8/277:10 pm
SDF
-
DSM
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$273
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/135:40 am
DSM
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TYS
1 stop4h 31m
Delta
Sat 8/227:30 am
TYS
-
DSM
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$279

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated July 28, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$81
(Super.com)

One-way from

$38
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$435
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Kentucky 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Kentucky that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/27

7:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$273

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

5:40 am-3:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/27

7:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$278

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sat 8/15

12:10 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Louisville Intl

Wed 8/26

5:30 am-11:50 am

2 stops7h 20m

$284

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

5:40 am-1:05 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/15

6:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$284

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

6:54 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/21

11:45 am-5:19 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$287

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

6:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/29

6:02 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$287

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

5:40 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 31m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/29

11:38 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$287

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

6:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/15

12:34 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$289

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

7:20 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/29

6:50 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$289

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

11:32 am-8:24 pm

2 stops7h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 9/19

4:50 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$292

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Kentucky

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kentucky (average of $260). Flying from Des Moines to Kentucky in February is currently the most expensive (average of $685). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to Kentucky flights typically cost between $335 and $466 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $273 on Southwest (Aug 20-Aug 27).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kentucky

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kentucky. 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 Kentucky. Reviews last updated July 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Des Moines to Kentucky by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Kentucky?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Kentucky.

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Kentucky will take you 4h 01m. The distance between Des Moines and Kentucky is about 654 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to Kentucky consider Des Moines - Nashville Intl, Des Moines - Knoxville McGhee Tyson or Des Moines - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kentucky (average of $260). Flying from Des Moines to Kentucky in February is currently the most expensive (average of $685). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Kentucky

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Kentucky. 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$328Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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