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$248+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga (DSM - CHA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CHA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Chattanooga

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$347
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Chattanooga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/51:59 pmDSM - CHA
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/126:00 amCHA - DSM
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 9/176:30 pmDSM - CHA
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Sun 9/217:15 amCHA - DSM
1 stop3h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/20$419

Find flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga within your budget

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Des Moines

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Chattanooga

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Price

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

1:59 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 4/12

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$248

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Thu 3/27

11:27 am-4:54 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 3/30

5:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 55m

$529

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Deals found on 2/19

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Chattanooga flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chattanooga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Chattanooga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chattanooga flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from Des Moines to Chattanooga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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.

Rainfall in Chattanooga by month

Plan your trip to Chattanooga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chattanooga ranges from 3.3 - 5.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Chattanooga when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in Chattanooga by month

Plan your trip to Chattanooga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chattanooga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chattanooga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chattanooga. 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 Chattanooga. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga round-trip from $248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from Des Moines to Chattanooga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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 Chattanooga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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