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$82+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Tennessee

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DSM — BNA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Tennessee

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$103
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$82
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$199

Good round-trip deal

$115 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 or less
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Tennessee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Tennessee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/17:15 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Sat 6/73:39 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$103
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/211:56 pmCID - BNA
Nonstop1h 28mAllegiant Air
Fri 7/2511:34 amBNA - CID
Nonstop1h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$115
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.
Mon 4/77:30 amDSM - BNA
2 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/259:26 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$169
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Mon 3/105:37 pmCID - BNA
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/132:54 pmBNA - CID
1 stop25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$185
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.
Tue 4/16:35 amCID - TYS
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/55:15 amTYS - CID
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$199
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.
Sat 5/31:37 pmCID - BNA
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/63:52 pmBNA - CID
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$199
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/294:23 pmMLI - BNA
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/55:36 amBNA - MLI
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$199
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Tue 5/205:45 amCID - BNA
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Thu 5/296:00 amBNA - CID
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 2/19$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 3/86:45 amCID - BNA
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/124:52 pmBNA - CID
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$219
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Fri 5/25:05 pmMLI - BNA
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Tue 5/69:23 amBNA - MLI
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/20$219
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Fri 3/76:26 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Mon 3/104:51 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$232
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Thu 3/2011:55 amOMA - TYS
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Wed 3/266:45 amTYS - OMA
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/20$233

Find flights from Iowa to Tennessee within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Tennessee

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

7:15 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/7

3:39 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$103

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Mon 7/21

1:56 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/25

11:34 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$115

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

7:30 am-7:19 pm

2 stops35h 49m

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/25

9:26 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$169

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Mon 3/10

5:37 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop27h 21m

Nashville Intl

Thu 3/13

2:54 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop25h 53m

$185

Cedar RapidsKnoxville

CID - TYS

CIDTYS

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/1

6:35 am-12:24 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/5

5:15 am-10:56 am

1 stop6h 41m

$199

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/3

1:37 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/6

3:52 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$199

MolineNashville

MLI - BNA

MLIBNA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 3/29

4:23 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Nashville Intl

Sat 4/5

5:36 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 15m

$199

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/20

5:45 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 26m

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

$214

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 3/8

6:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/12

4:52 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$219

MolineNashville

MLI - BNA

MLIBNA

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/2

5:05 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/6

9:23 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Tennessee

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Tennessee

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Tennessee (average of $220). Flying from Iowa 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 IA to TN?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Tennessee, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Iowa to Tennessee have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up 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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 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.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Tennessee?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Tennessee (average of $220). Flying from Iowa 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 Iowa to Tennessee

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$273Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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