Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Nashville
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Nashville
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Nashville? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Nashville vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Nashville for specific travel dates.
2026-11-06
DSM - BNA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
DSM - BNA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
DSM - BNA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
DSM - BNA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
DSM - BNA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
DSM - BNA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Des Moines to Nashville flight facts
Distance
530 mi
853 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Nashville is in the same time zone as Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Nashville
BNA · Nashville Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cedar Rapids - Nashville · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Kansas City - Nashville · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Nashville
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
DSM - BNA
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DSM - BNA
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
DSM - BNA
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DSM - BNA
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DSM - BNA
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 36,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
DSM - BNA
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 41,800 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Nashville (United States)
Thompson Nashville
From 20,000 Pts or $313
Nashville, TN (USA)
Conrad Nashville
From 75,000 Pts or $242
Nashville, TN (USA)
The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $261
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Nashville depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Nashville.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Nashville.
Des Moines and Nashville are about 530 miles (853 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 530-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Nashville is in the same time zone as Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Nashville: Nashville Intl (BNA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Nashville, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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