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

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BNA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Tennessee

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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$78
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$44
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$243

Good round-trip deal

$104 or less

Good one-way deal

$60 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Tennessee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Tennessee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Fri 5/237:55 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 42mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/15$78
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/91:31 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/117:52 pmBNA - DSM
1 stop22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/315:27 pmDSM - CHA
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/74:42 pmCHA - DSM
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$210
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/195:30 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop3h 10mSouthwest
Wed 5/217:50 amBNA - DSM
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/86:35 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Sat 5/105:58 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/17$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/195:00 amDSM - TYS
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/256:05 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$249
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Mon 5/128:00 amDSM - TYS
1 stop7h 04mAllegiant Air
Thu 5/158:59 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop19h 54mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/17$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/112:53 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Sun 7/135:25 amBNA - DSM
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/16$257
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Sat 5/316:30 amDSM - CHA
2 stops7h 01mDelta
Sat 6/75:45 amCHA - DSM
2 stops7h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/16$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/235:27 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/277:29 pmBNA - DSM
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$267
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Mon 5/121:31 pmDSM - MEM
2 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/159:08 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$268
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Sat 4/265:45 amDSM - TYS
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/24:14 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$284

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Tennessee 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Tennessee that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Tennessee

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

12:32 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/23

7:55 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$78

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

1:31 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Nashville Intl

Sun 5/11

7:52 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 38m

$153

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

5:27 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 6/7

4:42 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$210

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Mon 5/19

5:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop3h 10m

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/21

7:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop3h 45m

$229

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

6:35 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Memphis

Sat 5/10

5:58 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$242

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

8:00 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 5/15

8:59 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop19h 54m

$255

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

2:53 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Nashville Intl

Sun 7/13

5:25 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 49m

$257

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

6:30 am-2:31 pm

2 stops7h 01m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 6/7

5:45 am-12:27 pm

2 stops7h 42m

$258

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Thu 5/1

7:25 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 5/5

7:54 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$259

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

5:27 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/27

7:29 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$267

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Tennessee

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tennessee (average of $220). Flying from Des Moines to Tennessee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 DSM to TN?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines 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 April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Tennessee as you normally would.

Rainfall in Tennessee by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tennessee ranges from 2.8 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Tennessee when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Tennessee by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tennessee, 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 37.4 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Tennessee, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Tennessee. 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 from for flights from Des Moines to Tennessee?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Tennessee. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    Within the past month, 23 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to Tennessee.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Tennessee 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. Delta flights start at $101 while deals on Frontier start at $117 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - Nashville Intl, Des Moines - Knoxville McGhee Tyson or Des Moines - Chattanooga Lovell Field when deciding on the best route from Des Moines to Tennessee.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $112 for a flight from Des Moines to Tennessee. The cheapest flight overall is $52 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Nashville Intl) is currently priced at $78.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tennessee (average of $220). Flying from Des Moines to Tennessee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 Des Moines to Tennessee

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$207Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$273Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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