Tennessee

$63+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Tennessee

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DSM — BNA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Tennessee
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This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:31 amDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Wed 12/179:00 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/11$128
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:31 amDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Sun 12/287:00 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/11$195
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amDSM - BNA
1 stop9h 26mAllegiant Air
Fri 1/212:19 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/10$208
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 12/258:30 amCID - BNA
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/295:42 pmBNA - CID
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$244
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/203:47 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/236:10 amBNA - DSM
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$252
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.
Thu 12/251:00 pmMLI - BNA
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:01 amBNA - MLI
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$259
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.
Mon 12/2210:20 amCID - BNA
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/275:08 pmBNA - CID
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$279
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.
Fri 12/195:43 pmMLI - BNA
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:30 amBNA - MLI
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$279
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:47 pmMLI - BNA
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/218:45 amBNA - MLI
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$299
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.
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop7h 23mAllegiant Air
Fri 1/212:19 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/10$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/289:31 amDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Fri 1/212:19 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/8$300
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.
Mon 12/228:55 amCID - TYS
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:23 amTYS - CID
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$309

Find flight deals from Iowa to Tennessee

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Tennessee flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$78
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$240

Good round-trip deal

$206 or less

Good one-way deal

$49 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Nashville Intl flight deals.
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From Iowa to Tennessee
One-way flight from Iowa to Tennessee
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Tennessee that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Tennessee

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Fri 1/2

2:50 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Nashville Intl

Fri 1/9

8:30 am-10:19 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$143

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

6:54 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 21m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 09m

$199

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

1:03 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/31

10:39 am-5:08 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$201

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/14

11:32 am-3:45 pm

1 stop4h 13m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/18

4:50 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$211

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/8

6:35 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 47m

$221

MolineNashville

MLI - BNA

MLIBNA

Moline Quad-City

Fri 1/9

3:45 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

$229

MolineNashville

MLI - BNA

MLIBNA

Moline Quad-City

Thu 1/8

5:29 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop4h 13m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

$229

MolineNashville

MLI - BNA

MLIBNA

Moline Quad-City

Fri 1/9

11:28 am-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 27m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/11

3:36 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$234

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/8

12:11 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops8h 19m

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/15

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

$236

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/27

5:30 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Nashville Intl

Mon 3/30

6:00 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$237

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Tennessee (average of $52). Flying from Iowa to Tennessee in December is currently the most expensive (average of $125). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Tennessee. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Iowa to Tennessee is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Iowa to Tennessee?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Iowa to Tennessee. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Iowa to Tennessee flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tennessee

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tennessee. 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 Tennessee. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Tennessee, such as Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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  • 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 1h 37m. The distance from Iowa to Tennessee is about 530 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Tennessee (average of $52). Flying from Iowa to Tennessee in December is currently the most expensive (average of $125). 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 Iowa to Tennessee

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Tennessee. 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
Allegiant AirCheapest$62Average$137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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