Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Nashville (DSM - BNA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Nashville and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$116	Allegiant Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Mon, Jul 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Nashville is currently $116
Cheapest one-way flight	$45	Allegiant Nonstop 2 hr Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines to Nashville is currently $45
Cheapest nonstop flights	$115	Allegiant Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Des Moines to Nashville is currently $115
Last-minute weekend getaway	$115	Allegiant Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Des Moines to Nashville is currently $115
Cheapest business class flights	$652	American 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Des Moines to Nashville is currently $652

Fastest flight	1 hr 33 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Des Moines to Nashville takes 1 hr 33 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Mon, Fri.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Nashville is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $90–200
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–570

Popular airlines from Des Moines to Nashville

American

from $339

Typical price: $250–540

503 weekly connecting flights

DSM - BNA Every day
Southwest

from $339

Typical price: $285–510

260 weekly connecting flights

DSM - BNA Every day
Delta

from $355

Typical price: $270–570

248 weekly connecting flights

DSM - BNA Every day
United

from $339

Typical price: $285–540

240 weekly connecting flights

DSM - BNA Every day
Allegiant

Nonstop

from $115

Typical price: $85–200

2 weekly nonstop flights

DSM - BNA Every Mon, Fri
Frontier

from $361

Typical price: $205–495

2 weekly connecting flights

DSM - BNA Every Mon, Fri

Popular airports near Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 16 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 57 min 168 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Cedar Rapids United States 1 hr 52 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Nashville

Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville United States 16 min 6 mi
Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Memphis United States 3 hr 14 min 195 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

Louisville United States 2 hr 39 min 150 mi
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

Huntsville United States 1 hr 54 min 105 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Nashville

The cheapest flights from Des Moines to Nashville are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $90 to $200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Nashville recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $116. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $45.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $339, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $339, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $355, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $339, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Allegiant flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $115, flying from May 8 to May 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $361, flying from May 8 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Nashville starts at $116 from Fri, Jul 10 to Mon, Jul 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $45 and departs on Sun, Jul 5.

1 hr 33 min is the shortest flight time from Des Moines to Nashville.

Nashville is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Aug. Summers (Jun–Sep) are hot and humid, while winters (Nov–Mar) are cool, with light snow. Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible Feb–May. Local events include Awesome April (bringing together fashion, music and film festivals), the Country Music Association Music Festival (Jun), and the Birthday of the Grand Ole Opry (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Des Moines to Nashville.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Des Moines to Nashville really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Des Moines to Nashville.

In terms of nonstop flights, Allegiant is the most popular. Allegiant offers 2 nonstop flights per week. Allegiant flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 503 connecting flights per week. American flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Nashville are:

Southwest offers 260 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
Delta offers 248 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
United offers 240 connecting flights per week. United flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
Frontier offers 2 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Des Moines and Nashville.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Nashville recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $116. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $45.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $339, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $339, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $355, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $339, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Allegiant flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $115, flying from May 8 to May 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Des Moines to Nashville is $361, flying from May 8 to May 10.

Allegiant flies direct from Des Moines to Nashville.

There are 2 Allegiant direct flights from Des Moines to Nashville per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Nashville at price $115 is offered by Allegiant from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Allegiant flies direct from Des Moines to Nashville.

There are 2 Allegiant direct flights from Des Moines to Nashville per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Des Moines to Nashville are only available on Monday and Friday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Des Moines and Nashville start at $115 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Allegiant.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Des Moines to Nashville, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Nashville start at $652 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Nashville start at $116 from Fri, Jul 10 to Mon, Jul 13.

To book business class trips from Des Moines to Nashville, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Des Moines and Nashville starts at $115 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Allegiant.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Nashville at price $115 is offered by Allegiant from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Nashville, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.