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$44+ Cheap flights from Tennessee to Des Moines (DSM)

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BNA — DSM
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tennessee (USTN) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 January 30, 2025.

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One-way from

$44
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 3/149:27 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 48mAllegiant Air
Mon 3/311:32 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/29$78
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 3/79:27 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/98:35 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop16h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$144
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/175:05 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/205:29 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 2/184:11 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Fri 2/216:26 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/29$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/286:36 amTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Sun 3/26:30 amDSM - TYS
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/30$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 3/32:30 pmMEM - DSM
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Wed 3/56:30 amDSM - MEM
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 2/254:10 pmBNA - DSM
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Thu 2/275:34 amDSM - BNA
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/29$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 2/251:26 pmBNA - DSM
2 stops7h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/2711:29 amDSM - BNA
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 3/49:05 amBNA - DSM
1 stop3h 15mSouthwest
Tue 3/44:00 pmDSM - BNA
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/19:09 amTYS - DSM
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/75:29 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 5/210:30 amBNA - DSM
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/46:45 amDSM - BNA
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$337
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Fri 2/2812:23 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop10h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/27:00 amDSM - TYS
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$352

Find flights from Tennessee to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tennessee to Des Moines 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 January 30, 2025.

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NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 3/14

9:27 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Des Moines

Mon 3/31

1:32 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$78

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 3/7

9:27 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Des Moines

Sun 3/9

8:35 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop16h 28m

$144

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Mon 3/17

5:05 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

5:29 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$217

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 2/18

4:11 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Des Moines

Fri 2/21

6:26 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$247

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS - DSM

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/28

6:36 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

6:30 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$249

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Mon 3/3

2:30 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 3/5

6:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$272

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/25

4:10 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Des Moines

Thu 2/27

5:34 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 41m

$287

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/25

1:26 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops7h 57m

Des Moines

Thu 2/27

11:29 am-3:59 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$292

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/4

9:05 am-12:20 pm

1 stop3h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 3/4

4:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$306

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS - DSM

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 3/1

9:09 am-4:26 pm

2 stops8h 17m

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

5:29 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$319

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Best time to book a flight from Tennessee to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Tennessee to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Tennessee to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Tennessee to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 TN to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Tennessee to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

When flying from Tennessee to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Tennessee to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
790 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tennessee to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Tennessee. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How popular is this Tennessee to Des Moines flight route?

    Flights from Tennessee to Des Moines have been viewed 29 times in the past calendar month.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. Frontier flights start at $98 while deals on American Airlines start at $124 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Memphis - Des Moines or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Des Moines, Nashville Intl - Des Moines is the most popular route from Tennessee to Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tennessee to Des Moines?

    While on average a flight from Tennessee to Des Moines is generally $107, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $61. When looking at the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $78 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Tennessee to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Tennessee to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Tennessee to Des Moines. 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$76Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$212Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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