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Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Nashville and Des Moines.

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

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $122 round-trip, compared to $200 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 A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 69% on the Nashville to Des Moines route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $114 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $361, a difference of $247. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are Iowa Events Center, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:41 am
• Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 11:40 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Des Moines takes 1h 41m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $67 to $618. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nashville to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $107, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 29m, compared with 4h 05m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 11m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Des Moines range from $95 to $215, with an average of $135 over the past 12 months. Anything below $95 counts as a good deal.