Nashville from Des Moines, Oct 30–Nov 1: $707 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Allegiant, 1h 34m, leaving Friday at 2:48 PM
- $154 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Holiday Inn rated 8.1 from 332 reviews, with free cancellation
The catch: A checked bag is about $200 for two and isn't in the $707, and the best-value hotel is by the airport, not downtown.
Worth it if you want a quick music-and-food weekend for two; skip it if you need warm weather or a hotel you can walk to Broadway from at this price.
Worth it: the trip is $707 for two, all in. That's the Allegiant flights at $402 plus 2 nights at Holiday Inn Nashville Airport by IHG at $267, taxes and fees included. You fly nonstop from Des Moines in 1h 34m on Friday, Oct 30 and come home Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$707 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $402 |
| Holiday Inn Nashville Airport by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $267 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $38 |
| The total, before you go | $707 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $200 |
$154 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $50 each way per bag on Allegiant, $200 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$201 per person, round trip
$402 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · nonstop · 1h 34m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 2:48 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 4:22 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | $201 | nonstop | 1h 34m |
| Allegiant | $355 | 1 stop | 11h 51m |
| Frontier | $364 | 1 stop | 17h 46m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 1:40 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $201 per person, the Allegiant nonstop is $154 below the typical fare on this route, which is 43% less, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. That makes the whole weekend $707 for two: the flights plus the airport Holiday Inn, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $200 for two) and spending money are extra. In late October, Nashville's typical highs are 62–65°F with lows near 47°F and overcast skies, so it's jacket weather for Lower Broadway at night. The flight leaves at 2:48 PM and lands at 4:22 PM, so your first night is already in Nashville. We saw 12 offers, with fares from $201 to $527 per person. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around live music and food. Bands play from noon in the Broadway honky-tonks, and the evenings are for songwriter rounds and hot chicken. It suits a couple or two friends who want 2 busy nights with lots of walking and late shows, not a slow resort stay. Pack layers for the overcast days.
Weather in Nashville, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 62–65°F, lows near 47°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 65 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 65 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 62 °F | 43 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Nashville
Holiday Inn Nashville Airport by IHG is the best-value pick and the one counted in the $707. It's $267 for 2 nights ($134 a night), rated 8.1 from 332 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. It sits by the airport, so plan on rides into town. Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown Convention Center is the top-rated pick at 8.9 from 1,006 reviews. It's in Downtown Nashville and costs $449 for the stay ($225 a night), with no free cancellation and $69 in fees at the property. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Midtown, in West End, is $306 ($153 a night) and rated 8.5 from 1,014 reviews. It includes breakfast, but there's no free cancellation and $48 in property fees. Stay in Downtown / Lower Broadway if you want to walk to the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Holiday Inn Nashville Airport by IHG
$267 for 2 nights, two guests · $134 a night
See roomsHilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown Convention Center
$449 for 2 nights, two guests · $225 a night
See roomsTownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Midtown
$306 for 2 nights, two guests · $153 a night
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Where in Nashville
- Downtown / Lower Broadway: Honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame on foot.
- The Gulch: New hotels, rooftop bars and murals a short walk from Broadway.
- Midtown / Music Row: Quieter base near Vanderbilt and the recording studios.
- East Nashville: Local music bars, vintage shops and hot chicken joints.
- 12 South: Boutique neighbourhood with cafes and the Draper James shop.
What to do in Nashville
- Bar-hop the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway, where bands start playing at noon
- Catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium or the Grand Ole Opry
- Eat Nashville hot chicken at Prince's or Hattie B's
- Hear a songwriter round at the Bluebird Cafe
- Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame
- Walk the replica Parthenon in Centennial Park
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Des Moines | Des Moines International (DSM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 1h 34m nonstop |
| Distance | 525 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $402 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Holiday Inn Nashville Airport by IHG) | $267 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,189 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Des Moines to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $201 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $201 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $355 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Nashville.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed; you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Des Moines.
- The flight is 525 miles nonstop from Des Moines International (DSM) to Nashville International (BNA), 1h 34m.
- The $707 covers flights and the hotel with taxes and fees; a checked bag is about $200 for two on top.
- Our spending budget is $520 for two, which brings the weekend to $1,189.
- Only the Holiday Inn of the three hotels offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. The nonstop is $201 per person, $154 below the typical fare on this route, and the flight is just 1h 34m. The best-value hotel is rated 8.1 and has free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$707 for two, all in: $402 for the flights plus $267 for 2 nights at Holiday Inn Nashville Airport by IHG, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $200 for two) and spending money are extra.
What's the weather like?
In late October, typical highs are 62–65°F with lows near 47°F, and the normals show overcast skies. Bring a jacket for the evenings.
Are 2 nights enough?
For a music weekend, yes. You land at 4:22 PM on Friday, Oct 30, so you get two evenings out and all of Saturday before flying home on Sunday, Nov 1.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Des Moines to Nashville, you pay in US dollars, and both cities are on the same time.
Which hotel should we pick?
Pick the Holiday Inn for value at $267 with free cancellation, or the Hilton Garden Inn downtown at $449 and 8.9 if you want to walk to Broadway. TownePlace Suites at $306 includes breakfast.
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