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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$80	Allegiant Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Des Moines is currently $80
Cheapest one-way flight	$45	Allegiant Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Nashville to Des Moines is currently $45
Last-minute weekend getaway	$110	Allegiant Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nashville to Des Moines is currently $110
Cheapest business class flights	$518	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nashville to Des Moines is currently $518

Fastest flight	1 hr 39 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Nashville to Des Moines takes 1 hr 39 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 Nashville to Des Moines is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $75–260
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–470

Popular airlines from Nashville to Des Moines

American

from $339

Typical price: $255–540

520 weekly connecting flights

BNA - DSM Every day
Delta

from $355

Typical price: $265–580

260 weekly connecting flights

BNA - DSM Every day
Southwest

from $339

Typical price: $285–510

236 weekly connecting flights

BNA - DSM Every day
United

from $387

Typical price: $285–540

235 weekly connecting flights

BNA - DSM Every day
Allegiant

Nonstop

from $80

Typical price: $80–185

2 weekly nonstop flights

BNA - DSM Every Mon, Fri
Frontier

from $225

Typical price: $210–540

2 weekly connecting flights

BNA - DSM Every Thu, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nashville to Des Moines

The cheapest flights from Nashville to Des Moines are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $75 to $260.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $80. 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 Nashville to Des Moines is $339, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to Des Moines is $355, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to Des Moines is $339, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Nashville to Des Moines is $387, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Allegiant flight from Nashville to Des Moines is $80, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Nashville to Des Moines is $225, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Des Moines starts at $80 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $45 and departs on Thu, Jul 9.

1 hr 39 min is the shortest flight time from Nashville to Des Moines.

Late spring to summer (May–Aug), when days are warm, is a popular time to visit. It’s typically cold Nov–Mar, with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. The Iowa State Fair (Aug) draws thousands of people each year, for live music, thrill rides and agricultural displays.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nashville to Des Moines.
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 Nashville to Des Moines 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 Nashville to Des Moines.

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

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 520 connecting flights per week. American flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nashville to Des Moines are:

Delta offers 260 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Southwest offers 236 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
United offers 235 connecting flights per week. United flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Frontier offers 2 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $80. 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 Nashville to Des Moines is $339, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to Des Moines is $355, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to Des Moines is $339, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Nashville to Des Moines is $387, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Allegiant flight from Nashville to Des Moines is $80, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Nashville to Des Moines is $225, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

Allegiant flies direct from Nashville to Des Moines.

There are 2 Allegiant direct flights from Nashville to Des Moines 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 Nashville and Des Moines at price $110 is offered by Allegiant from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Allegiant flies direct from Nashville to Des Moines.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Nashville and Des Moines start at $80 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Allegiant.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nashville to Des Moines, 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 Nashville and Des Moines start at $518 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nashville and Des Moines start at $80 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Nashville to Des Moines, 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 Nashville and Des Moines starts at $110 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Allegiant.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and Des Moines at price $110 is offered by Allegiant from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Nashville to Des Moines, 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.