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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nashville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:40 am - 8:16 amDSM-BNA
1h 36mnonstop
11:26 am - 1:06 pmBNA-DSM
1h 40mnonstop
$75Allegiant Air
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Mon, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 12
9:00 am - 10:36 amDSM-BNA
1h 36mnonstop
11:26 am - 1:06 pmBNA-DSM
1h 40mnonstop
$79Allegiant Air
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Fri, Jul 5 - Fri, Jul 12
9:00 am - 10:36 amDSM-BNA
1h 36mnonstop
6:08 pm - 3:09 pmBNA-DSM
21h 01m1 stop
Mon, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 16
9:00 am - 10:36 amDSM-BNA
1h 36mnonstop
6:08 pm - 3:09 pmBNA-DSM
21h 01m1 stop
Fri, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 16
3:07 pm - 9:31 pmDSM-BNA
6h 24m1 stop
5:23 pm - 11:09 pmBNA-DSM
5h 46m1 stop
$178American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 16
6:00 am - 1:46 pmDSM-BNA
7h 46m2 stops
7:30 am - 2:21 pmBNA-DSM
6h 51m1 stop
$183American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 3
6:00 am - 1:49 pmDSM-BNA
7h 49m2 stops
7:10 am - 2:26 pmBNA-DSM
7h 16m1 stop
$253United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 26
6:00 am - 1:49 pmDSM-BNA
7h 49m2 stops
6:00 am - 2:26 pmBNA-DSM
8h 26m2 stops
$258United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 26
6:31 am - 1:00 pmDSM-BNA
6h 29m1 stop
8:30 am - 1:23 pmBNA-DSM
4h 53m1 stop
$272Delta
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Thu, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 15
2:05 pm - 6:45 pmDSM-BNA
4h 40m1 stop
6:04 am - 11:12 amBNA-DSM
5h 08m1 stop
$298Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 19

Flights from Des Moines to Nashville - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Nashville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Nashville?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Nashville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Des Moines to Nashville, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Nashville back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Nashville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Nashville is January, where tickets cost $136 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of tickets is $213 and $204 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Nashville?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Nashville, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Nashville?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Allegiant Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $50. KAYAK users also found Des Moines to Nashville round-trip flights on Allegiant Air from $75 and on American Airlines from $178.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Nashville?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Nashville.
There is just one airline that flies from Des Moines to Nashville direct and that is Allegiant Air. The best one-way deal found from Allegiant Air for the route is $74.

How many flights are there between Des Moines and Nashville per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Des Moines and lands in Nashville, with an average flight time of 1h 36m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Des Moines and Nashville?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Des Moines to Nashville take?

Nonstop flights from Des Moines generally make it to Nashville in 1h 36m. The flying distance between the two cities is 530 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Des Moines to Nashville?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Des Moines at 6:40 am and will be landing in Nashville at 8:16 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Des Moines to Nashville?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Des Moines to Nashville jets off at 1:14 pm and lands at 2:50 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$50
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Nashville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Nashville

  • Where can I park my car at DSM before my flight to BNA?

    You can park your car long-term at the Green Lot Economy 3, the Gray Lot Economy 4, and the Blue Lot Economy 2, where you can take advantage of the free shuttle service from these lots to the terminals. Check out the DSM homepage to find out how much space is available in each parking lot in real time and to learn from the Live Shuttle Tracker when the next shuttle will be arriving.

  • Does BNA have private facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. BNA has installed a free-standing Mamava lactation pod just beyond the security checkpoint. Each Mamava unit contains a fold-down shelf area, seating on either side, a coat hook, a mirror, an electrical outlet and a USB port. Download the Mamava app in order to get the access code to enter the pod.

  • Does DSM provide animal relief areas in the terminal?

    No, not in the terminal. But DSM does provide an animal relief area just outside the terminal. The animal relief area next to the parking garage, north of the skywalk. Since this area is outside, make sure that your service animal or four-legged friend goes to the bathroom before you go into the airport and pass through the TSA security checkpoint.

  • Does BNA have a military lounge?

    Yes. If you are an active duty member of the US military or the member of a military family, and you want to regroup or refresh before you head out into Nashville, you can take advantage of the facilities and services at the USO at BNA free of charge. Open every day from 8 am to 6 pm, this lounge is in the C/D Terminal. Some amenities in this USO include refreshments, comfortable seating, TV, coffee, games, computers, Xbox One, local information, and more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Nashville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Nashville was $50 for a one-way ticket and $75 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Nashville?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Nashville. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Nashville?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Nashville flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Nashville?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Nashville flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Nashville?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Nashville on on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Nashville, Delta or Allegiant Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Nashville are Delta and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $316 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $159 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Nashville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Nashville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Nashville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Nashville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nashville with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and BNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Nashville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nashville from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $47 or less one-way and $90 or less round-trip.
  • The Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a focus city for Allegiant Air. The Nashville International Airport (BNA) serves as a hub for some regional airlines, such as Air Choice One and Flagship Airlines.
  • Airlines such as American, United, Delta, and Southwest offer one-stop flights between DSM and BNA. Some layover cities include St. Louis, Chicago, Denver, and other cities. United, American, and Delta are three airlines that offer two-stop flights between DSM and BNA.
  • BNA provides “Pet Selfie Spots” in the terminals where passengers can take selfies with their pets to commemorate their time at the Nashville Airport These murals painted especially painted with a pet theme are located in both the North and South terminals.
  • If you need to recenter after your flight from Des Moines, you can take advantage of one of the Meditation Rooms located in the Nashville Airport. These are quiet, safe spaces that welcome all. One Meditation Room is located on Concourse C, landside, in the Meeter-Greeter Lounge. The other is airside near Gate C1.
  • As soon as you land at BNA, you can start absorbing the musical and artistic culture of Nashville. BNA displays art exhibitions and holds musical performances throughout the terminals throughout the year. If you go to Tootie's Orchid Lounge, located on Concourse C airside, you can treat yourself to some live entertainment.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Nashville?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Nashville Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Nashville Intl

Monday

Allegiant Air

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Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Nonstop returns

Nashville Intl to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Nashville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Nashville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10277 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
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3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

2.0 MediocreCraig, Jun 2024CVG - LGA
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3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Paid for premium economy had no tv the whole time the crew tried to reset/reboot but would not work they said they would put a trouble ticket in for it. We had 3 seats my tv was the only one that didn't work. They cancelled our flight re worked us on another that left us at airport over night on the floor I have a ten year old and a 78 diabetic mother which also had shingles and suffers from nerve pain in legs and back. Requested wheelchair service at all airports after the re route NO wheelchair service was there to help. WORST experience we have ever had. Went to American airlines assistance it was closed. I AM FURIOUS!!! I expect some sort of compensation from this traumatic experience and no need for flying points we don't plan on using American airlines again!!!!

This is by far the worst experience I have had with American Airlines. The start of this trip was a complete disaster. I purposely planned my trip so that I would weather any delays so that I could make very important meeting at the Pentagon. My flight was cancelled because of maintenance and I was put on the first flight the next day but I was late to the meeting. After a long week at the Pentagon I just wanted to go home and my flight home which was early in the day was delayed. Eventually the flight was delayed until the next day. I was not authorized a hotel room because DCA was my point of origin. So I paid for a hotel out of pocket. The flight this morning was boarded then deplaned because the aircraft was hot. The flow of information was not happening in DCA and made it worse when the news was bad. I am going to take a break from American for my next few military flights. Hopefully whatever has been going on with American Airlines will be resolved.

We had a 2 hour delay. The seats were smaller than most other airlines. The person in front of us wanted to lay back and we had to stop her because she was pressing against my girlfriend’s legs. We had to ask her to sit up and not lay back due to the lack of room.

Everything was fine once we actually got on our flight. It was more then annoying they canceled (delayed) our flight. We lost out on a day of our trip along with money on our stay. Plus we had to book another hotel. So expensive.

This flight was canceled and delayed several times without explanation. The plane was freezing cold and no wifi for messaging. Getting off the plane was terribly unorganized and felt like it took forever….

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

The flights was delayed by hours and it was the firmest landing I have experienced in my life. My back is still sore.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Nashville found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/21Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
1h 36mDSM-BNA
$50
8/13Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 41mDSM-BNA
$89
8/31Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 46mDSM-BNA
$94
7/21Sun
1 stopFrontier
20h 01mDSM-BNA
$114
8/13Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
19h 09mDSM-BNA
$180
7/21Sun
2 stops
18h 58mDSM-BNA
$210
8/13Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 15mDSM-BNA
$224
6/18Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 36mDSM-BNA
$243
6/18Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 59mDSM-BNA
$283
8/31Sat
3 stopsWestJet
32h 29mDSM-BNA
$448

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Des Moines - Nashville Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Nashville (BNA)United States

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Nashville - Des Moines

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$76