How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Tennessee, such as Nashville or Memphis, and flying into Des Moines, then you can expect flight times to average 1h 38m and 4h 19m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Tennessee to Des Moines?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Tennessee to Des Moines

How many flights depart from Tennessee to Des Moines on average per week?

As of October 2026, 1 flights take off from Tennessee and land in Des Moines each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 100% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Tennessee according to our data. Allegiant Air is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights from Tennessee to Des Moines Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to Des Moines Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Tennessee to Des Moines Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to Des Moines Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:56 pm - 2:49 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 53mnonstop

3:29 pm - 5:04 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 35mnonstop

$80Allegiant Air

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 22

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

1h 39mnonstop

6:45 am - 8:21 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$103Allegiant Air

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

3:11 pm - 7:35 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 24m1 stop Denver Intl

6:45 am - 8:21 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$208Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

8:05 am - 2:15 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

3:30 pm - 9:20 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$239Southwest

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 18

7:13 pm - 12:26 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

9:31 am - 3:08 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$239American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24

7:16 am - 2:14 pmMEM Memphis-DSM Des Moines

6h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:30 am - 2:44 pmDSM Des Moines-MEM Memphis

5h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$247United Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 2

6:50 am - 10:58 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-DSM Des Moines

5h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:00 am - 3:26 pmDSM Des Moines-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$263American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

4:45 pm - 10:30 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:00 am - 2:18 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

6h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$278United Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 23

7:20 am - 2:08 pmMEM Memphis-DSM Des Moines

6h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:20 am - 10:54 amDSM Des Moines-MEM Memphis

5h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$291Delta

Fri, Nov 27 - Tue, Dec 1

5:45 pm - 10:29 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:45 am - 10:56 amDSM Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$339Delta

Thu, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 18

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

1h 39mnonstop

7:30 am - 9:06 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$81Allegiant Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

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

1h 39mnonstop

7:30 am - 9:06 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$85Allegiant Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

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

1h 39mnonstop

7:30 am - 9:06 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$87Allegiant Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

6:10 am - 7:54 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 44m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa

6:45 am - 8:21 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$272Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:10 am - 7:54 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 44m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa

7:30 am - 9:06 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$278Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

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

1h 39mnonstop

3:27 pm - 7:41 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

28h 14m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Orlando

$330Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

6:20 am - 10:48 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:06 am - 12:45 pmDSM Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$429American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

6:08 pm - 11:57 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:28 am - 5:43 pmDSM Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$429American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

11:31 am - 9:55 pmMEM Memphis-DSM Des Moines

10h 24m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:45 pm - 11:44 pmDSM Des Moines-MEM Memphis

4h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$692United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 5

3:25 pm - 11:42 pmMEM Memphis-DSM Des Moines

8h 17m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

5:30 am - 4:18 pmDSM Des Moines-MEM Memphis

10h 48m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$697United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

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Allegiant Air flights from Tennessee to Des Moines

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Allegiant Air

Jan 29

BNA12:56 pmNashville Intl

1h 53m

DSM2:49 pmDes Moines

Feb 22

DSM3:29 pmDes Moines

1h 35m

BNA5:04 pmNashville Intl

$80

Allegiant Air

Nov 5

BNA10:36 amNashville Intl

1h 39m

DSM12:15 pmDes Moines

Nov 8

DSM7:30 amDes Moines

1h 36m

BNA9:06 amNashville Intl

$81

Allegiant Air

Nov 5

BNA10:36 amNashville Intl

1h 39m

DSM12:15 pmDes Moines

Nov 8

DSM7:30 amDes Moines

1h 36m

BNA9:06 amNashville Intl

$87

United Airlines flights from Tennessee to Des Moines

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United Airlines

Dec 1

MEM7:16 amMemphis

6h 58m

1 stop

DSM2:14 pmDes Moines

Dec 2

DSM9:30 amDes Moines

5h 14m

1 stop

MEM2:44 pmMemphis

$247

United Airlines

Nov 22

BNA4:45 pmNashville Intl

5h 45m

1 stop

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

Nov 23

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

6h 18m

1 stop

BNA2:18 pmNashville Intl

$278

United Airlines

Nov 27

MEM8:35 amMemphis

7h 32m

1 stop

DSM4:07 pmDes Moines

Dec 1

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

6h 44m

1 stop

MEM2:44 pmMemphis

$289

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Nonstop1h 35m

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6:45 am-8:21 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$103

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3:11 pm-7:35 pm

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Des Moines

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6:45 am-8:21 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$208

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8:05 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Des Moines

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3:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$239

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Sat 11/21

7:13 pm-12:26 am

1 stop5h 13m

Des Moines

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9:31 am-3:08 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$239

MemphisDes Moines

MEM Memphis - DSM Des Moines

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Tue 12/1

7:16 am-2:14 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

9:30 am-2:44 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$247

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - DSM Des Moines

TYSDSM

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Thu 12/3

6:50 am-10:58 am

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 12/7

8:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$263

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Sun 11/22

4:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

8:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$278

MemphisDes Moines

MEM Memphis - DSM Des Moines

MEMDSM

Memphis

Fri 11/27

7:20 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

5:20 am-10:54 am

1 stop5h 34m

$291

ChattanoogaDes Moines

CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field - DSM Des Moines

CHADSM

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 4/15

5:45 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 4/18

5:45 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 11m

$339

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in October, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from Tennessee to Des Moines during June average around $183.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Tennessee 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 $103. Flights from Tennessee to Des Moines on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $297. 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 Tennessee 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 afternoon because they tend to be around $145. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Tennessee to Des Moines flight route?

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

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

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Best Price Found	$77
Fastest flight time	1h 38m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Des Moines	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Tennessee in the past 72 hours is $77. The best round-trip flight deal from Tennessee to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $80.

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

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

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Tennessee to Des Moines Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to Des Moines Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Tennessee to Des Moines Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Tennessee to Des Moines?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Tennessee and Des Moines, the leading plane model is Airbus A319, making up 40.54% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 20.27%, Boeing 737-800 with 8.11%, and Airbus A321-100/200 with 6.76%.

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Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $78	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 680 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,223 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $269	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,698 reviews	Search Delta flights
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