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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $288-$408
American Airlines
Mon 9/17Mon 9/24
DSM - CHA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$241
Typical prices: $344-$418
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/6
DSM - CHA • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Chattanooga. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 27% price drop
May
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $303 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga (DSM-CHA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Chattanooga

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
American Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 10:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field
7h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 11:12 pmCHA  Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines
8h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$319American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Delta Logo
5:39 am - 10:38 amDSM  Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field
3h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:42 amCHA  Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Delta Logo
5:39 am - 10:38 amDSM  Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field
3h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 10:42 amCHA  Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines
5h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
6:54 pm - 11:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field
3h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:42 amCHA  Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
United Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 11:28 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field
7h 27m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 10:26 amCHA  Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines
4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$364United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
United Airlines Logo
11:22 am - 5:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field
4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 10:26 amCHA  Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines
4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$364United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:21 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field
4h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 11:01 pmCHA  Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 10:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field
7h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 7:48 pmCHA  Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 30m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$405American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
7:12 am - 6:43 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field
10h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:48 amCHA  Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$422American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 10:09 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field
7h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 6:56 pmCHA  Chattanooga Lovell Field-DSM Des Moines
10h 56m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
$473American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Chattanooga flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga start at $319. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $288 to $408. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Des Moines to Chattanooga flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$241
Flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga

When to book flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Chattanooga based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to Chattanooga flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Chattanooga?

    Flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga pass through?

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga?

    On the Des Moines to Chattanooga route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 52%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $328 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $670: a $342 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga takes 0h 00m, covering 641 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Chattanooga:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Chattanooga?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to Chattanooga changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $831. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Chattanooga looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Chattanooga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $253, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Chattanooga?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 5h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 04m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Chattanooga?

    Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA)?

    Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Thrifty
    · Alamo
    · Dollar
    · Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Chattanooga flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga range from $288 to $408, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Chattanooga flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $328 - about $342 less than Wednesday (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Chattanooga trip for March. Fares historically average $268 round-trip in that month - typically $402 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport.
    - Extended Stay America Select Suites - Chattanooga - Airport
    - Intown Suites Extended Stay Chattanooga Tn - Airport

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Chattanooga

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Chattanooga (CHA)