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$61+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Tennessee

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DSM — BNA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Tennessee

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Tennessee flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$61
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$210

Good round-trip deal

$158 or less

Good one-way deal

$56 or less
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From Des Moines to Tennessee
One-way flight from Des Moines to Tennessee
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/211:13 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 34mAllegiant Air
Thu 6/268:56 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/27$78
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/91:31 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/115:25 amBNA - DSM
1 stop13h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/2612:30 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Sat 5/35:15 amBNA - DSM
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/27$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/116:00 amDSM - TYS
1 stop15h 52mAllegiant Air
Tue 4/158:30 amTYS - DSM
1 stop7h 58mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/26$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/205:27 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/237:16 pmBNA - DSM
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/36:00 amDSM - BNA
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Tue 5/62:30 pmBNA - DSM
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 5/1010:59 amDSM - MEM
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Sat 5/175:58 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/26$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 8/154:12 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/187:57 amTYS - DSM
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/312:30 pmDSM - CHA
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Sat 5/105:45 amCHA - DSM
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Deal found 3/27$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/105:50 amDSM - MEM
2 stops7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/179:20 amMEM - DSM
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/312:25 pmDSM - CHA
2 stops8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/106:30 amCHA - DSM
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 4/113:34 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/155:45 amTYS - DSM
2 stops9h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$264

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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 March 28, 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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Return

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Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sat 6/21

1:13 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/26

8:56 pm-10:37 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$78

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

1:31 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Nashville Intl

Sun 5/11

5:25 am-6:54 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$191

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sat 4/26

12:30 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/3

5:15 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 26m

$201

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Fri 4/11

6:00 am-10:52 pm

1 stop15h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/15

8:30 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$227

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

5:27 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/23

7:16 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$229

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/6

2:30 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$234

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

10:59 am-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Memphis

Sat 5/17

5:58 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$247

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

4:12 pm-12:22 am

1 stop7h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/18

7:57 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$249

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Sat 5/3

12:30 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 5/10

5:45 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 56m

$249

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

5:50 am-1:36 pm

2 stops7h 46m

Memphis

Sat 5/17

9:20 am-2:04 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$252

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Best time to book a flight 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 March 28, 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 March 28, 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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

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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?

  • 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 $61. Delta flights start at $101 while deals on American Airlines start at $190 one-way.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $124 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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