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$89+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Tennessee

DSM — BNA
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Tennessee

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Tennessee

Mon 11/96:45 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Thu 11/1210:36 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Deal found 10/29$113
Mon 11/28:30 am -
Nonstop1h 34m
Thu 11/510:36 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Deal found 10/29$116
Sun 11/87:30 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Fri 11/1312:57 pm -
Nonstop1h 39m
Deal found 10/29$122
Mon 11/28:30 am -
Nonstop1h 34m
Fri 11/612:57 pm -
Nonstop1h 39m
Deal found 10/29$127
Fri 12/410:40 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Mon 12/78:00 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 10/29$163
Fri 10/308:24 am -
Nonstop1h 29m
Mon 11/27:00 am -
Nonstop1h 34m
Deal found 10/29$243
Thu 12/177:58 pm -
1 stop4h 43m
Wed 12/236:10 pm -
1 stop5h 03m
Deal found 10/29$263
Tue 12/16:53 pm -
1 stop4h 22m
Sat 12/57:16 am -
1 stop4h 39m
Deal found 11/3$279
Fri 12/186:40 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Fri 12/252:50 pm -
2 stops7h 15m
Deal found 11/3$284
Mon 11/29:24 am -
Nonstop1h 29m
Fri 11/65:56 pm -
1 stop16h 11m
Deal found 10/29$289
Mon 11/236:06 pm -
1 stop13h 47m
Wed 12/21:14 pm -
2 stops22h 55m
Deal found 11/1$298
Fri 12/43:31 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Mon 12/78:46 pm -
1 stop4h 47m
Deal found 11/1$303

Find flight deals from Iowa to Tennessee

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$77
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$256

Good round-trip deal

$132 or less

Good one-way deal

$92 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Nashville Intl flight deals.
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From Iowa to Tennessee
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Iowa to Tennessee.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Iowa to Tennessee.

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Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sat 12/19

12:39 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$112

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sat 2/13

7:15 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$127

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sun 12/13

8:39 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

2:58 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$137

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Wed 12/30

7:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$137

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

7:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$137

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID Cedar Rapids - BNA Nashville Intl

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/29

8:27 pm-12:47 am

1 stop4h 20m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sun 2/14

8:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sun 12/13

5:25 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

Cedar RapidsKnoxville

CID Cedar Rapids - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

CIDTYS

Cedar Rapids

Thu 12/31

6:07 am-2:36 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Tennessee

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tennessee from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Tennessee

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Tennessee (average of $185). Flying from Iowa to Tennessee in March is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 IA to TN?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Iowa to Tennessee is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Iowa to Tennessee flights typically cost between $140 and $335 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $77 on Allegiant Air (Feb 8-Feb 19).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Iowa to Tennessee?

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Iowa to Tennessee. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tennessee

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Tennessee, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Iowa to Tennessee flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Tennessee?

    Departing from Iowa to Tennessee will take you 4h 22m. The distance from Iowa to Tennessee is about 491 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $45. Users have also found prices from $98 and $119 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Tennessee (average of $185). Flying from Iowa to Tennessee in March is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 Iowa to Tennessee

Top 5 airlines flying from Iowa to Tennessee

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$82Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$125Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$321Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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