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$83+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Tennessee

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DSM — BNA
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dom. 6/17:15 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
sáb. 6/73:39 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$103
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/77:30 amDSM - BNA
2 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines
vie. 4/259:26 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$169
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.
vie. 3/76:26 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop4h 51mDelta
lun. 3/104:51 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$232
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lun. 4/148:00 amDSM - TYS
1 stop11h 39mAllegiant Air
vie. 4/1811:13 amTYS - DSM
1 stop12h 08mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$237
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.
sáb. 4/51:59 pmDSM - CHA
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 4/126:00 amCHA - DSM
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$248
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/55:22 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop5h 20mDelta
mié. 4/95:45 amTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/19$249
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mié. 3/128:17 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop15h 30mFrontier
dom. 3/1612:18 pmBNA - DSM
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$250
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sáb. 4/512:49 pmDSM - TYS
2 stops7h 34mAmerican Airlines
mié. 4/912:14 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$254
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lun. 4/141:31 pmDSM - TYS
2 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
vie. 4/1811:13 amTYS - DSM
1 stop12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$265
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sáb. 4/53:08 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 4/128:23 amBNA - DSM
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$286
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jue. 3/204:55 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
mar. 3/256:05 pmBNA - DSM
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$287
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jue. 3/68:10 amDSM - BNA
2 stops10h 20mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/104:05 pmBNA - DSM
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$293

Find flights from Des Moines to Tennessee within your budget

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 febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Tennessee

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

dom. 6/1

7:15 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Nashville Intl

sáb. 6/7

3:39 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$103

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

lun. 4/7

7:30 am-7:19 pm

2 stops35h 49m

Nashville Intl

vie. 4/25

9:26 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$169

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

vie. 3/7

6:26 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Memphis

lun. 3/10

4:51 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$232

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

lun. 4/14

8:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 39m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

vie. 4/18

11:13 am-10:21 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$237

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

sáb. 4/5

1:59 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

sáb. 4/12

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$248

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

sáb. 4/5

5:22 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 4/9

5:45 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 52m

$249

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

mié. 3/12

8:17 pm-11:47 am

1 stop15h 30m

Nashville Intl

dom. 3/16

12:18 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$250

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

sáb. 4/5

12:49 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops7h 34m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 4/9

12:14 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$254

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

lun. 4/14

1:31 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops28h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

vie. 4/18

11:13 am-10:21 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$265

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

sáb. 4/5

3:08 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Nashville Intl

sáb. 4/12

8:23 am-1:13 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$286

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Tennessee

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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 febrero 20, 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 febrero 20, 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
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • 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, 22 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 $83. American Airlines flights start at $109 while deals on Frontier start at $162 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 - Memphis 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 $161 for a flight from Des Moines to Tennessee. The cheapest flight overall is $82 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Nashville Intl) is currently priced at $86.

  • 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.

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    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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$273Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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