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$114+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Knoxville (DSM - TYS)

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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TYS
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Knoxville

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/1311:00 amDSM - TYS
1 stop28h 52mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/196:00 amTYS - DSM
1 stop16h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/10$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/114:21 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop25h 53mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/196:00 amTYS - DSM
1 stop16h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/10$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/167:20 amDSM - TYS
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/238:30 amTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/138:00 amDSM - TYS
2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/194:04 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1211:35 amDSM - TYS
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/196:45 amTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/122:16 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Mon 12/156:29 amTYS - DSM
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/10$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/135:30 amDSM - TYS
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/195:00 amTYS - DSM
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/253:14 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:35 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$483
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/113:38 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/195:00 amTYS - DSM
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$502
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/268:00 amDSM - TYS
1 stop25h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:45 amTYS - DSM
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$523

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Knoxville (TYS). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(Delta)

One-way from

$114
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$371
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Knoxville 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Knoxville that are best for you.

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Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

4:21 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/4

6:20 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 57m

$300

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

11:30 am-4:53 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 1/14

11:10 am-2:33 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$300

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

3:24 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/26

10:55 am-2:27 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$300

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

12:19 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 41m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/26

5:35 am-10:47 am

1 stop6h 12m

$305

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

7:34 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/9

6:30 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 49m

$329

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

4:00 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/9

4:41 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$329

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

1:16 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

$329

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

1:39 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$329

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

3:35 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/4

4:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$337

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:19 am-12:11 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/26

11:48 am-7:36 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$337

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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 Des Moines to Knoxville in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Des Moines-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Knoxville flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Des Moines-Knoxville 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 Des Moines to Knoxville

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Knoxville (average of $163). Flying from Des Moines to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Knoxville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Knoxville. 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 Knoxville. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Knoxville, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Knoxville can take about 4h 23m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $300. Des Moines and Knoxville are separated by a distance of 654 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Knoxville round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($203), Delta ($203), and United Airlines ($354) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Knoxville. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Knoxville (average of $163). Flying from Des Moines to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 Knoxville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Knoxville. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$203Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$354Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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