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Delta is the most popular carrier operating from Nashville Intl to Des Moines

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Prices for flights from Nashville Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

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The number of operators available for flights from Nashville Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport is 2 as of August 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nashville Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines 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 Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

1h 38mnonstop

6:25 am - 7:59 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$78Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

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

1h 38mnonstop

6:25 am - 7:59 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$82Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

12:15 pm - 1:53 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

6:25 am - 7:59 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$87Allegiant Air

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

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

1h 38mnonstop

6:25 am - 7:59 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$88Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

8:29 pm - 8:35 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

12h 06m1 stop Orlando

6:25 am - 7:59 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$163Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

3:20 pm - 7:33 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

9:39 am - 11:15 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$165Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

12:15 pm - 1:53 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

8:25 pm - 2:19 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

17h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

$166Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

3:11 pm - 10:30 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:24 am - 10:37 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$268United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 11

5:00 pm - 9:23 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 2:02 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

8h 02m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$305United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

12:32 pm - 5:28 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 12:32 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

4h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$323United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

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7:00 am - 8:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

9:28 am - 11:02 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$82Allegiant Air

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30

7:00 am - 8:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

2:19 pm - 12:10 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

21h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

$229Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Aug 28

7:00 am - 8:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

1:55 pm - 5:29 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

27h 34m2 stops Philadelphia Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

$231Allegiant Air

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30

12:55 pm - 1:34 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

24h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

2:19 pm - 12:10 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

21h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

$360Frontier

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

7:00 am - 9:26 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

14h 26m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

9:28 am - 11:02 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$368Allegiant Air

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30

7:00 am - 8:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

7:38 pm - 11:50 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

40h 12m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Provo

$406Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Aug 28

7:00 am - 8:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

9:50 pm - 1:46 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

15h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$432Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30

7:00 am - 8:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

8:54 pm - 12:10 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

39h 16m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Intl

$441Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

7:00 am - 9:26 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

14h 26m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

1:55 pm - 5:29 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

27h 34m2 stops Philadelphia Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

$496Allegiant Air

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30

7:00 am - 8:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

2:19 pm - 12:10 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

21h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

$525Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

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Allegiant Air flights from Nashville to Des Moines

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Oct 15

BNA6:00 amNashville Intl

1h 38m

DSM7:38 amDes Moines

Oct 19

DSM6:25 amDes Moines

1h 34m

BNA7:59 amNashville Intl

$78

Allegiant Air

Oct 15

BNA6:00 amNashville Intl

1h 38m

DSM7:38 amDes Moines

Oct 19

DSM6:25 amDes Moines

1h 34m

BNA7:59 amNashville Intl

$82

Allegiant Air

Oct 16

BNA12:15 pmNashville Intl

1h 38m

DSM1:53 pmDes Moines

Oct 19

DSM6:25 amDes Moines

1h 34m

BNA7:59 amNashville Intl

$87

Frontier flights from Nashville to Des Moines

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Oct 1

BNA3:14 pmNashville Intl

28h 19m

1 stop

DSM7:33 pmDes Moines

Oct 5

DSM8:30 pmDes Moines

17h 48m

1 stop

BNA2:18 pmNashville Intl

$224

Frontier

Aug 27

BNA12:55 pmNashville Intl

24h 39m

1 stop

DSM1:34 pmDes Moines

Aug 31

DSM2:19 pmDes Moines

21h 51m

1 stop

BNA12:10 pmNashville Intl

$360

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8:29 pm-8:35 am

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3:20 pm-7:33 pm

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9:39 am-11:15 am

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$165

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3:11 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 19m

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Fri 9/11

6:24 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 13m

$268

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

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Nashville Intl

Sat 9/26

5:00 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$305

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BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/20

12:32 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

8:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$323

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Nashville and Des Moines?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $92 to $275.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $78.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in November, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from Nashville to Des Moines during June average around $101.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Nashville to Des Moines is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $106. Flights from Nashville to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $232. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Nashville to Des Moines in the evening for as low as $105. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $144. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Nashville Intl to Des Moines flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Nashville to Des Moines flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Nashville to Des Moines 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 Nashville to Des Moines flights?

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

How have Nashville to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Nashville to Des Moines flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$37
Fastest flight time	1h 38m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Des Moines	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Nashville in the past 72 hours is $37. The best round-trip flight deal from Nashville to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $78.

The fastest flight from Nashville to Des Moines takes 1h 38m

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

There is 1 airport in Des Moines. From Nashville there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).

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How far is Nashville Intl to Des Moines by plane?
Des Moines is 524.8 mi away from Nashville Intl. 1h 38m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nashville Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Nashville Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Nashville Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Nashville Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport is 2 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Nashville Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nashville Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Nashville to Des Moines?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Nashville to Des Moines is Airbus A320-100/200, representing 50.56% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A319 at 10.11%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 6.74%, and Boeing 737-800 at 6.74%.
What is the most popular airline from Nashville to Des Moines?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Nashville to Des Moines is Allegiant Air, representing 91% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is United Airlines at 9%.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $78	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 675 reviews		Search Allegiant Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $275	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,116 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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