How long does it take to fly to Nashville?

The flight from Iowa to Nashville depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Cedar Rapids (a popular airport in Iowa) to Nashville (the most popular airport in Nashville), then the flight time is 1h 29m on average. If you fly from Des Moines (another popular airport in Iowa) to Nashville, then the average flight time is 1h 34m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to Nashville Intl?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Nashville Intl

What airlines fly to Nashville?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nashville from Iowa according to our data. Allegiant Air is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nashville. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Nashville on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nashville Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Nashville Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nashville Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:30 am - 10:04 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

12:57 pm - 2:36 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 39mnonstop

$75Allegiant Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

8:30 am - 10:04 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

12:57 pm - 2:36 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 39mnonstop

$76Allegiant Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

8:30 pm - 2:16 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

17h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

10:36 am - 12:15 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 39mnonstop

$175Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

8:30 pm - 2:16 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

17h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

12:57 pm - 2:36 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 39mnonstop

$179Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

9:49 am - 3:43 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:15 am - 1:16 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 01m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$273American Airlines

Sat, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 2

7:31 pm - 12:26 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

4h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:54 pm - 12:14 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$273American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

4:25 pm - 10:55 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

6h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:20 pm - 11:05 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

$273Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

1:00 pm - 6:33 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:27 pm - 8:52 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$273Delta

Sat, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 1

4:53 pm - 10:37 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

8:00 am - 2:13 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$273Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

5:25 am - 1:30 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

8h 05m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field

5:40 am - 11:25 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

$278Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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8:24 am - 9:53 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 29mnonstop

6:00 am - 7:34 amBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

1h 34mnonstop

$195Allegiant Air

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

7:55 pm - 9:29 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

6:00 am - 7:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

$202Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

7:55 pm - 9:29 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

9:43 am - 2:59 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 16m3 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Philadelphia

$350Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

8:10 am - 9:14 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

13h 04m1 stop Philadelphia

6:00 am - 7:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

$361Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

6:02 pm - 11:38 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:18 am - 11:53 amBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

5:00 pm - 10:38 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 10:12 amBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$369Delta

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

8:33 pm - 12:34 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

4h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:51 pm - 12:17 amBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$377American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

5:40 am - 11:38 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:25 pm - 10:59 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

6h 34m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$377Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

6:46 pm - 11:14 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

4h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:15 pm - 10:47 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

9h 32m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$484United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

8:00 am - 2:20 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

6h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:27 pm - 9:01 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

$747United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

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Delta

Nov 14

CID5:15 amCedar Rapids

4h 34m

1 stop

BNA9:49 amNashville Intl

Nov 18

BNA6:46 pmNashville Intl

4h 20m

1 stop

CID11:06 pmCedar Rapids

$305

Delta

Nov 13

CID11:00 amCedar Rapids

6h 20m

1 stop

BNA5:20 pmNashville Intl

Nov 17

BNA6:04 pmNashville Intl

5h 05m

1 stop

CID11:09 pmCedar Rapids

$312

Delta

Nov 13

CID5:00 pmCedar Rapids

5h 26m

1 stop

BNA10:26 pmNashville Intl

Nov 20

BNA4:12 pmNashville Intl

6h 57m

1 stop

CID11:09 pmCedar Rapids

$319

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Nov 12

MCW9:22 amMason City

6h 34m

1 stop

BNA3:56 pmNashville Intl

Nov 19

BNA12:32 pmNashville Intl

5h 46m

1 stop

MCW6:18 pmMason City

$321

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Jan 28

SUX9:03 amSioux City Sioux Gateway

5h 17m

1 stop

BNA2:20 pmNashville Intl

Jan 31

BNA5:46 pmNashville Intl

5h 56m

1 stop

SUX11:42 pmSioux City Sioux Gateway

$364

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Nov 26

MCW9:22 amMason City

6h 24m

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BNA3:46 pmNashville Intl

Dec 4

BNA12:45 pmNashville Intl

5h 33m

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MCW6:18 pmMason City

$421

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DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

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Mon 11/2

8:30 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 34m

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12:57 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$75

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DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

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8:30 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 34m

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12:57 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$76

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DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

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Mon 11/9

8:30 pm-2:16 pm

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10:36 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$175

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Mon 11/9

8:30 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop17h 46m

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12:57 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$179

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DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

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Sat 2/27

9:49 am-3:43 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/2

5:15 am-1:16 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$273

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DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

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Thu 10/22

7:31 pm-12:26 am

1 stop4h 55m

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Mon 10/26

7:54 pm-12:14 am

1 stop4h 20m

$273

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

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Mon 11/2

4:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

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Thu 11/5

7:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$273

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sat 2/27

1:00 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Nashville Intl

Mon 3/1

2:27 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$273

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

4:53 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Nashville Intl

Tue 12/15

8:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$273

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

5:25 am-1:30 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/16

5:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

$278

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nashville?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nashville from Iowa, with most prices found around $161. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Nashville from Iowa during July instead. Flights to Nashville in July, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $164.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nashville?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Nashville. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $110. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Iowa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $207.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nashville?

Flying to Nashville from Iowa in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $149 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $211. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Iowa to Nashville Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nashville from Iowa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nashville for around $258 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nashville from Iowa for as low as $170 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Iowa to Nashville flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Iowa to Nashville flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Iowa to Nashville flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Iowa to Nashville.

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Best Price Found	$37
Fastest flight time	1h 29m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Fri and Sat
Airports in Nashville	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Nashville from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $37. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Nashville found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $75.

The fastest flight from Iowa to Nashville takes 1h 29m

Direct flights go from Iowa to Nashville on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is Allegiant Air.

There is 1 airport in Nashville. From Iowa there are direct flights to Nashville Intl (BNA).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to Nashville Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nashville Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Nashville Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nashville Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Iowa to Nashville?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Iowa to Nashville is Airbus A319, representing 63.30% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 27.52%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 2.29%, and Airbus A321-100/200 at 1.83%.

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Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $82	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 678 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $125	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,605 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $200	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,099 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $229	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,247 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,202 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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