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$51 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Nashville

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Cheapest round-trip
$89
Overall average: $234
Allegiant Air
Mon 3/23Fri 3/27
DSM - BNA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$51
Typical prices: $59-$178
Allegiant Air
Mon 3/23
DSM - BNA • Non-stop
When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Mar 27
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9:55 am - 11:29 am
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BNA
1h 34mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 6:32 pm
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DSM
1h 47mnonstop
$89Allegiant Air
Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Mar 27
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9:55 am - 11:29 am
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1h 34mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 6:32 pm
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DSM
1h 47mnonstop
$102Allegiant Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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9:07 pm - 10:42 pm
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BNA
1h 35mnonstop
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9:13 pm - 10:57 pm
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DSM
1h 44mnonstop
$106Allegiant Air
Mon, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 10
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4:48 pm - 6:23 pm
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BNA
1h 35mnonstop
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9:13 pm - 10:57 pm
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DSM
1h 44mnonstop
$119Allegiant Air
Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 6
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10:59 am - 12:37 pm
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BNA
1h 38mnonstop
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3:01 pm - 4:40 pm
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1h 39mnonstop
$132Allegiant Air
Sun, Jun 14 - Wed, Jun 17
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6:00 am - 7:33 am
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1h 33mnonstop
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8:30 am - 10:10 am
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1h 40mnonstop
$133Allegiant Air
Fri, May 29 - Thu, Jun 4
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9:51 pm - 11:27 pm
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1h 36mnonstop
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8:23 am - 10:03 am
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1h 40mnonstop
$146Allegiant Air
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 7
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9:51 pm - 11:27 pm
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1h 36mnonstop
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8:23 am - 10:03 am
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1h 40mnonstop
$147Allegiant Air
Fri, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 18
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12:56 pm - 2:29 pm
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BNA
1h 33mnonstop
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8:23 am - 10:03 am
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1h 40mnonstop
$155Allegiant Air
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
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6:48 pm - 8:23 pm
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BNA
1h 35mnonstop
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9:13 pm - 10:57 pm
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$158Allegiant Air
Booking Insights

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.

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 Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Des Moines to Nashville. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays 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 $115 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $286 and $282 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 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$51
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 41% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 43% 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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Nashville was $51 for a one-way ticket and $89 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?

    Only Delta offers 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 A319 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, and Friday.

  • 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 $378 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 $293 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $92 or less one-way and $175 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Nashville?

 
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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 4295 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2026
BOI - LAS
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The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

First flight out and was 85 minutes delayed. Notification came out way too late

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Flight was delayed. No information on why it was delayed. After we boarded the flight, , the crew made announcement that the captain hs not arrived and he will take 15 mins more to arrive. Passengers were just sitting patiently for the captain to arrive and start, Terrible experience.

Totally worth the miles to upgrade to Delta Comfort. Plenty of legroom.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

As great a red-eye flight as red-eye flights can be.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Both of my flights arrived early and check in process was smooth

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

We lost a day of our vacation because AA did not get the plane to the gate on time. Even though the gate attendant was very clear that it was not weather related, AA would do nothing because there was some snow that day. They basically said the gate attendant was wrong even though she was on the front line of the situation and they were not.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

American Airlines was great and worked very hard to change my ticket so I could get an earlier, direct flight back to Dallas. However, I was informed that Kayak made mistakes with my itinerary and classified my ticket as desiring to be on the earlier flight instead of taking the necessary step of calling AA to get me on the standby list. This ended up keeping me from being added to the standby list and delayed me getting home by 6 hours. I am happy to discuss this further with Kayak so they can correct their procedures so this won't happen again.

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

There is not one likable thing about this airline. It’s starts with the deceptive pricing and continues through the whole flight. The worst staff I’ve ever experienced way over priced bags absolutely no food or drink (unacceptable and you should be embarrassed) the seats are cramped and uncomfortable there is no entertainment there is nothing about this trash airline that constitutes any amount of money. It’s worse than spirit and way more expensive it is disgraceful. Do not travel with Allegiant I repeat do not bother no matter what they say the price is it is never ever going to be the right choice I’m mind blown at how awful the entire experience was I’m embarrassed that I chose so poorly I cannot reiterate enough how beyond horrible this company and its staff are, not one person on this flight or at the airport is qualified to sweep up trash on a city sidewalk they should certainly never be given any job that requires a brain or manners or communication with human beings, what a disgrace to the human race. Your criminal chiselers and should be put out to pasture

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

My 90 year old father flew with me. He needed wheel chair assistance and is nearly deaf. The staff was amazing with him.

It was fine. Nobody was outstandingly friendly but no one was rude and everything was smooth . The captain thanked us for flying but no one greeted me as I walked on the plane or as I exited which is the least they could do lol

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

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.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

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