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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:46 am
• Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 11:45 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 46m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Des Moines takes 1h 46m, 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 Nashville to Des Moines range from $97 to $230, with an average of $129 over the past 12 months. Anything below $97 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $119 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 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.

One-way fares from Nashville to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

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

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 71% on flights from Nashville to Des Moines. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $105 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $361, a difference of $256.

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

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Nashville and Des Moines.

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).

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