Travelling from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Nashville International Airport (BNA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Des Moines International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Des Moines and Nashville are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Leave plenty of time to make your DSM to BNA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Nashville (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with Allegiant Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to Nashville International Airport.
Allegiant Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier offering DSM to BNA flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Nashville International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DSM and BNA:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Currently, 34 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Nashville International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 67 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from DSM to BNA by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Nashville International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DSM to BNA.
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Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
80.45% of flights departing from Des Moines International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from DSM.
Central Des Moines to Des Moines International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DSM? If you've booked an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Nashville International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Nashville International Airport (BNA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Des Moines International Airport to Nashville International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BNA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Nashville International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Nashville's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Nashville International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to central Nashville
The address for BNA is One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
Nashville International Airport to central Nashville has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines International Airport to Nashville International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Nashville based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Nashville is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Des Moines International Airport to Nashville International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DSM to BNA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Nashville, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel around 402 kilometres north to Indianapolis to check off its top attractions. From The Children's Museum of Indianapolis to Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Memphis is another standout destination in United States and is around 322 kilometres west of Nashville. No journey is complete without a visit to Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum and Sun Studio.