Flights from Nashville to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 6h 36m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $285
- connection option
- 1
- straight-line distance
- 525 mi (845 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
6h 36m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $285
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Nashville to cities closest to Des Moines
Nashville to St Louis
St Louis: 273 mi (439 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 15m
Nashville to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 59m
from $109
Nashville to Memphis
Memphis: 485 mi (781 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 10m
from $174
Nashville to Cincinnati
Cincinnati: 510 mi (820 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 10m
Nashville to Denver
Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 1m
from $152
Nashville to Cleveland
Cleveland: 616 mi (992 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 30m
from $143
To Des Moines from cities closest to Nashville
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 215 mi (346 km) from Nashville, flight 2h 15m
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 398 mi (640 km) from Nashville, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Washington to Des Moines
Washington: 566 mi (911 km) from Nashville, flight 2h 56m
Dallas to Des Moines
Dallas: 616 mi (992 km) from Nashville, flight 1h 56m
from $143
Tampa to Des Moines
Tampa: 621 mi (999 km) from Nashville, flight 3h 5m
New York to Des Moines
New York: 759 mi (1,221 km) from Nashville, flight 3h 17m
from $178
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Nashville to Des Moines?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Nashville to Des Moines?
Via Chicago: 1h 59m to the connection, 1h 37m after it, about 6h 36m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Nashville to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $285. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
How far is Des Moines from Nashville?
525 mi (845 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.