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$248+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Knoxville (DSM - TYS)

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TYS
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Sat 12/7
Sat 12/14
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Knoxville McGhee Tyson are usually found in February or January, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Knoxville (TYS). 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 December 2, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$331

Round-trip from

$248
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 2, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/185:50 amDSM - TYS
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Wed 1/81:00 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/1$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/185:51 amDSM - TYS
2 stops7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/811:43 amTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/207:00 amDSM - TYS
1 stop9h 30mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/236:00 amTYS - DSM
1 stop7h 43mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/2$404
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:00 amDSM - TYS
2 stops10h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/85:45 amTYS - DSM
2 stops9h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$463
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/137:00 amDSM - TYS
1 stop14h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/2612:33 pmTYS - DSM
3 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$482

Find flights from Des Moines to Knoxville within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Knoxville 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

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Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Mon 1/13

2:06 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/20

11:22 am-7:18 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$248

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Wed 12/18

11:19 am-6:53 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 1/8

11:52 am-7:05 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$253

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Tue 12/17

3:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 12/21

5:35 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$404

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Fri 12/13

7:00 am-10:22 pm

1 stop14h 22m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 1/26

12:33 pm-10:02 pm

3 stops34h 29m

$482

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Fri 12/20

6:00 am-11:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 12/23

6:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$485

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

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Knoxville

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Knoxville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Knoxville (average of $304). Flying from Des Moines to Knoxville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 Knoxville by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Knoxville ranges from 2.7 - 4.8 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Knoxville when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Knoxville by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Knoxville, 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 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Knoxville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Knoxville. 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 Knoxville. Reviews last updated December 2, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
842 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,698 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Knoxville round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($248), Delta ($278), and Allegiant Air ($404) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Knoxville. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Knoxville 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 Knoxville?

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Knoxville (average of $304). Flying from Des Moines to Knoxville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 Knoxville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Knoxville. 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$219Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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