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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:22 am
• Latest: departs at 10:01 pm and lands at 11:38 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

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

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Nashville takes 1h 37m, covering 530 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nashville range from $145 to $332, with an average of $206 over the past 12 months. Anything below $145 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the $206 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $171 round-trip, compared to $371 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Nashville flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $128, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Des Moines to Nashville usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 71% on flights from Des Moines to Nashville. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $117 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $403, a difference of $286.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Des Moines and Nashville. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Allegiant Air
• Southwest

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 4h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 30m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Some of the most popular sights in Nashville are Gaylord Opryland, Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Nashville on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Des Moines to Nashville flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.