What airlines fly to Iowa?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from Tennessee according to our data. Allegiant Air is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Iowa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Tennessee to Iowa?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Tennessee to Iowa

How long is the flight from Tennessee to Iowa?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Tennessee you fly out of and what airport in Iowa you fly into. For example, flying from Nashville to Des Moines takes 1h 38m on average. On the other hand, flying from Knoxville to Des Moines takes 4h 29m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to Iowa?

Prices for flights from Tennessee to Iowa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to Iowa?

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

How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee to Iowa?

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 Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

1h 38mnonstop

2:49 pm - 4:23 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$66Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

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

1h 38mnonstop

2:49 pm - 4:23 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$71Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

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

$162Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

3:14 pm - 7:30 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

2:49 pm - 4:23 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$163Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

6:15 am - 2:14 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:55 pm - 11:14 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

4h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$268United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 21

5:52 pm - 12:14 amMEM Memphis-DSM Des Moines

6h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:26 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-MEM Memphis

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$279American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

8:35 am - 4:07 pmMEM Memphis-DSM Des Moines

7h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

8:00 am - 4:18 pmDSM Des Moines-MEM Memphis

8h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$279United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

5:40 am - 10:42 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-DSM Des Moines

6h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:27 am - 5:38 pmDSM Des Moines-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$303Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

9:07 am - 1:17 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:58 pm - 8:05 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$305American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

5:15 pm - 9:19 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 am - 9:49 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

4h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$305Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

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

1h 34mnonstop

10:34 am - 12:03 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 29mnonstop

$144Allegiant Air

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

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

1h 34mnonstop

10:34 am - 12:03 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 29mnonstop

$153Allegiant Air

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

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

4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:03 pm - 11:26 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

7h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$377American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

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

4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:03 pm - 11:26 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

7h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$377American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

4:02 pm - 11:00 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

6h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:05 pm - 10:07 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 02m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$377Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

3:35 pm - 9:56 pmMEM Memphis-CID Cedar Rapids

6h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 11:13 amCID Cedar Rapids-MEM Memphis

4h 53m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$389Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

9:43 am - 12:39 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 56m2 stops Orlando Philadelphia

8:28 am - 10:02 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

$420Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 11

3:14 pm - 10:44 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

19h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 2:18 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

17h 48m1 stop Denver Intl

$420Frontier

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

4:42 pm - 10:15 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 33m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:55 pm - 12:10 amDSM Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$464United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

5:00 pm - 10:47 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

5h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:46 pm - 11:25 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$541United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 3

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Allegiant Air flights from Tennessee to Iowa

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Allegiant Air

Oct 22

BNA6:00 amNashville Intl

1h 38m

DSM7:38 amDes Moines

Oct 25

DSM2:49 pmDes Moines

1h 34m

BNA4:23 pmNashville Intl

$66

Allegiant Air

Oct 22

BNA6:00 amNashville Intl

1h 38m

DSM7:38 amDes Moines

Oct 25

DSM2:49 pmDes Moines

1h 34m

BNA4:23 pmNashville Intl

$71

Allegiant Air

Oct 22

BNA6:00 amNashville Intl

1h 38m

DSM7:38 amDes Moines

Oct 25

DSM2:49 pmDes Moines

1h 34m

BNA4:23 pmNashville Intl

$75

Southwest flights from Tennessee to Iowa

Our best Southwest deals on Tennessee to Iowa flight tickets

Southwest

Oct 29

MEM2:35 pmMemphis

8h 40m

2 stops

DSM11:15 pmDes Moines

Nov 2

DSM4:25 pmDes Moines

6h 55m

1 stop

MEM11:20 pmMemphis

$284

Southwest

Oct 29

MEM2:35 pmMemphis

8h 40m

2 stops

DSM11:15 pmDes Moines

Nov 2

DSM4:25 pmDes Moines

7h 15m

2 stops

MEM11:40 pmMemphis

$289

Southwest

Oct 28

MEM5:10 amMemphis

6h 20m

1 stop

DSM11:30 amDes Moines

Nov 4

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

11h 30m

2 stops

MEM5:30 pmMemphis

$290

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NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/22

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

2:49 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$66

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/22

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

2:49 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$71

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/12

3:11 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

6:45 am-8:21 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$162

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/22

3:14 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

2:49 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$163

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA Nashville Intl - DSM Des Moines

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/21

6:15 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

6:55 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$268

MemphisDes Moines

MEM Memphis - DSM Des Moines

MEMDSM

Memphis

Thu 10/29

5:52 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 22m

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

7:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$279

MemphisDes Moines

MEM Memphis - DSM Des Moines

MEMDSM

Memphis

Wed 10/28

8:35 am-4:07 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

8:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$279

KnoxvilleDes Moines

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - DSM Des Moines

TYSDSM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 10/24

5:40 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

11:27 am-5:38 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$303

NashvilleCedar Rapids

BNA Nashville Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

BNACID

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/3

9:07 am-1:17 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 11/10

1:58 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$305

NashvilleCedar Rapids

BNA Nashville Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

BNACID

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/31

5:15 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 11/3

5:30 am-9:49 am

1 stop4h 19m

$305

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of June is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from Tennessee averaging around $272.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Tennessee to Iowa is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $102. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $198. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Iowa.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Iowa is in the evening. Flights from Tennessee to Iowa during this time can be as low as $105. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $126. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Tennessee to Iowa flight route?

Fly from Nashville Intl to Des Moines for the best Tennessee - Iowa flight prices

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Tennessee to Iowa 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 Tennessee to Iowa flights?

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

Cheap Tennessee to Iowa flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$42
Fastest flight time	1h 34m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Iowa	41 airports

The best one-way flight to Iowa from Tennessee in the past 72 hours is $42. The best round-trip flight deal from Tennessee to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $66.

The fastest flight from Tennessee to Iowa takes 1h 34m

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

There are 41 airports in Iowa. From Tennessee there are direct flights to Cedar Rapids (CID), Des Moines (DSM).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Tennessee to Iowa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Tennessee to Iowa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to Iowa?
As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Tennessee to Iowa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee to Iowa?
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 Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Tennessee to Iowa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Tennessee to Iowa is Airbus A319, representing 33.67% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 32.65%, Boeing 737-800 at 6.12%, and Airbus A321-100/200 at 5.10%.

Best airlines flying from Tennessee to Iowa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $80	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 678 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,097 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,612 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $258	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,270 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Iowa from Tennessee with this policy.

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