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

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DSM — SDF
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Kentucky

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Kentucky (USKY). 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 21, 2025.

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

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Mon 2/241:34 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Fri 2/289:36 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 49mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/21$82
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Mon 3/37:00 amDSM - BNA
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/149:27 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$162
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/147:25 amDSM - TYS
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/1512:09 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$224
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/217:17 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Sun 2/237:27 pmCVG - DSM
1 stop23h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$230
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Wed 2/126:30 amDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Tue 2/181:25 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 1/21$247
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Tue 2/46:30 amDSM - TYS
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Sat 2/85:45 amTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/20$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/14:15 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/411:50 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$262
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Wed 4/27:00 amDSM - CVG
1 stop15h 10mAllegiant Air
Thu 4/312:09 pmCVG - DSM
1 stop11h 44mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/21$263
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Thu 9/116:00 amDSM - LEX
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/166:57 amLEX - DSM
1 stop3h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$284
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Thu 3/62:06 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/135:03 pmCVG - DSM
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$287
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Mon 4/75:59 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Thu 4/106:05 amBNA - DSM
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/20$287
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Thu 4/34:55 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Sat 4/512:30 pmBNA - DSM
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$307

Find flights from Des Moines to Kentucky within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Kentucky 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 21, 2025.

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Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Mon 2/24

1:34 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Nashville Intl

Fri 2/28

9:36 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$82

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

7:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Nashville Intl

Fri 3/14

9:27 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$162

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Fri 2/14

7:25 am-4:46 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/15

12:09 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$224

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Fri 2/21

7:17 pm-7:43 am

1 stop11h 26m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 2/23

7:27 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$230

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

10:32 am-5:35 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Louisville Intl

Sat 2/8

1:25 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$247

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

2:06 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Louisville Intl

Sat 2/8

8:54 am-4:34 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$252

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

6:30 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/8

5:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 55m

$259

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-11:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 4/3

12:09 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$263

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

2:06 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/13

5:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$287

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

5:59 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/10

6:05 am-11:13 am

1 stop5h 08m

$287

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Kentucky

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Kentucky

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Des Moines to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 Kentucky by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kentucky ranges from 3.1 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Kentucky when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Kentucky by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kentucky, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kentucky

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kentucky. 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 Kentucky. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Allegiant Air and Delta from Des Moines to Kentucky have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Kentucky.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $44. Users have also found prices from $100 and $119 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to Kentucky consider Des Moines - Nashville Intl, Des Moines - Louisville Intl or Des Moines - Knoxville McGhee Tyson as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Des Moines to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 Kentucky

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Kentucky. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$251Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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