Nashville to Des Moines (BNA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 530 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 Allegiant Air | 2 | 319 | 1h39 | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→DSM | MSL→DSM | SDF→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 109 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 2h 36m | 1h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.
Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.
BNA–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to DSM
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BNA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to DSM is about 1 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 530 miles (852 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Muscle Shoals (MSL) and Louisville (SDF).