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Cheapest round-trip
$78
Typical prices: $106-$162
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Typical prices: $173-$282
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Nashville (DSM-BNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nashville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Nashville

Sun, Jul 19 - Fri, Jul 24
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6:00 am - 7:38 am
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3:01 pm - 4:40 pm
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1h 39mnonstop
$78Allegiant Air
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 27
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7:05 pm - 8:43 pm
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7:00 am - 8:38 am
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$81Allegiant Air
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
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7:05 pm - 8:43 pm
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1h 38mnonstop
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9:33 pm - 11:14 pm
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1h 41mnonstop
$101Allegiant Air
Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:00 am - 7:38 am
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1h 38mnonstop
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9:33 pm - 11:14 pm
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1h 41mnonstop
$109Allegiant Air
Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 7
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5:30 pm - 7:08 pm
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1h 38mnonstop
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9:33 pm - 11:14 pm
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1h 41mnonstop
$113Allegiant Air
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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7:05 pm - 8:43 pm
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1h 38mnonstop
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9:33 pm - 11:14 pm
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1h 41mnonstop
$116Allegiant Air
Sun, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 20
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6:00 am - 7:38 am
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7:00 am - 8:38 am
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$122Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:00 am - 7:38 am
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1h 38mnonstop
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9:33 pm - 11:14 pm
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1h 41mnonstop
$124Allegiant Air
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
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7:05 pm - 8:43 pm
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1h 38mnonstop
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9:33 pm - 11:14 pm
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$127Allegiant Air
Fri, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 19
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5:30 pm - 7:08 pm
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1h 38mnonstop
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8:28 am - 10:07 am
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$130Allegiant Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Nashville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Nashville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Nashville departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Nashville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nashville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nashville on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Des Moines to Nashville. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Nashville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Nashville is July, where tickets cost $149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $394 and $371 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Nashville, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$43
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 38% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Nashville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Nashville

  • Where can I park my car at DSM before my flight to BNA?

    You can park your car long-term at the Green Lot Economy 3, the Gray Lot Economy 4, and the Blue Lot Economy 2, where you can take advantage of the free shuttle service from these lots to the terminals. Check out the DSM homepage to find out how much space is available in each parking lot in real time and to learn from the Live Shuttle Tracker when the next shuttle will be arriving.

  • Does BNA have private facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. BNA has installed a free-standing Mamava lactation pod just beyond the security checkpoint. Each Mamava unit contains a fold-down shelf area, seating on either side, a coat hook, a mirror, an electrical outlet and a USB port. Download the Mamava app in order to get the access code to enter the pod.

  • Does DSM provide animal relief areas in the terminal?

    No, not in the terminal. But DSM does provide an animal relief area just outside the terminal. The animal relief area next to the parking garage, north of the skywalk. Since this area is outside, make sure that your service animal or four-legged friend goes to the bathroom before you go into the airport and pass through the TSA security checkpoint.

  • Does BNA have a military lounge?

    Yes. If you are an active duty member of the US military or the member of a military family, and you want to regroup or refresh before you head out into Nashville, you can take advantage of the facilities and services at the USO at BNA free of charge. Open every day from 8 am to 6 pm, this lounge is in the C/D Terminal. Some amenities in this USO include refreshments, comfortable seating, TV, coffee, games, computers, Xbox One, local information, and more.

  • How many flights are there between Des Moines and Nashville per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Des Moines and lands in Nashville, with an average flight time of 1h 38m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Nashville?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Nashville was $43 for a one-way ticket and $78 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Nashville?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Nashville. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Nashville?

    Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Nashville flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Nashville?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Nashville?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Nashville, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Nashville?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Nashville on on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Nashville, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $426 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $365 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Nashville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Nashville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Nashville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Nashville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nashville with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and BNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Nashville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nashville from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $47 or less one-way and $108 or less round-trip.
  • The Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a focus city for Allegiant Air. The Nashville International Airport (BNA) serves as a hub for some regional airlines, such as Air Choice One and Flagship Airlines.
  • Airlines such as American, United, Delta, and Southwest offer one-stop flights between DSM and BNA. Some layover cities include St. Louis, Chicago, Denver, and other cities. United, American, and Delta are three airlines that offer two-stop flights between DSM and BNA.
  • BNA provides “Pet Selfie Spots” in the terminals where passengers can take selfies with their pets to commemorate their time at the Nashville Airport These murals painted especially painted with a pet theme are located in both the North and South terminals.
  • If you need to recenter after your flight from Des Moines, you can take advantage of one of the Meditation Rooms located in the Nashville Airport. These are quiet, safe spaces that welcome all. One Meditation Room is located on Concourse C, landside, in the Meeter-Greeter Lounge. The other is airside near Gate C1.
  • As soon as you land at BNA, you can start absorbing the musical and artistic culture of Nashville. BNA displays art exhibitions and holds musical performances throughout the terminals throughout the year. If you go to Tootie's Orchid Lounge, located on Concourse C airside, you can treat yourself to some live entertainment.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Nashville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Nashville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4249 reviews
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8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

Internet didn’t work for this leg either. The seat was fine but didn’t have seatback screen, which I knew when I booked it. The biggest letdown is Deltas new policy on beverage/snack service not being served for flights less than 350 miles. I know this is a cost cutting measure, but how much does it really cost to give a drink and a snack for inflated airfare? I really am surprised that with Delta Comfort they don’t provide beverage/snack service given these seats cost extra to purchase. Really need to reconsider this, even if it’s for the Delta Comfort and above.

The flights are constantly late anymore, and they won't even give you a glass of water on the plane. For years, they were able to do a service on this flight from Atlanta to Knoxville and Knoxville Atlanta now they say it's too short of a flight. You can't even get a quick drink of water.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

Flight was great. DELTA did a fantastic job! ATL was busy, as usual!

It's fine but Newark to Nashville was too long

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

Would had been nice to see a movie without having to pay to watch

It was a great experience. Do not normally fly United. Very nice. Thank you and happy holidays

The price was the only good thing about this flight. It was scary during takeoff when the plane tilted side to side. It made me feel very nervous as I have never had a take-off that unsmooth. There was no on-flight movie or music options and the only complimentary option was water. Other airlines offer trail mix or a caramel cookie and pop options as complimentary. This flight was a 2.5 hour flight. I understand for shorter flights not having options, but a flight 2 hours or longer should offer more complimentary options and in flight entertainment. Also the seats did not recline and for a longer flight reclining seats are a must for comfort.

A very pleasant flight but it would be greatly improved with wifi to help entertain kids

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

A three hour delay to board and then another hour on the tarmac because they couldn't get a tractor? Ugh.

Allegiant canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

desk agent in sioux falls is rough .needs customer courtesy training

technology worked well and everything ran smoothly. The seats are quite cramped so please don't try to re-engineer the cabin to squeeze more bodies on board.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

I never have a good experience with American and this was no different. The airplane was INCREDIBLY hot. Like unbearably so. Everyone was fanning themselves with pamphlets and sweating. When someone asked the flight attendant to turn down the temperature they were told there was nothing the crew could do. Once we pushed back from the gate we then had to wait an hour to take off and the communication from the crew was not good. People were getting up this whole time and a man was even in the bathroom when we took off. Once we landed at our destination we waited another 30 minutes at the gate to deplane with, again, no communication from the crew as to what was going on.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

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