Des Moines to Nassau (DSM–NAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,469 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 8m AFAMDL → AFDLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Nassau flights
MIA Miami 5h 46m QR → AAIBII Miami (MIA) to Nassau flights
ORD Chicago 5h 56m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Nassau flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 16m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nassau flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 50m AAG4 → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Nassau flights
IAH Houston 7h 10m CMNZUA → ELZUA Houston (IAH) to Nassau flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 57m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Nassau flights
DEN Denver 9h 16m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Nassau flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 12h 31m G4 → ADB6UP Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nassau flights
DCA Washington 17h 43m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Nassau flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Des Moines to Nassau
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,469 mi 2h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–NAS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Nassau (NAS) Nassau to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to NAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ATL ~5h 8m MCO ~5h 9m RSW ~5h 45m MIA ~5h 46m ORD ~5h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
486
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → NAS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
NAS → DSM
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nassau is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · NAS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Nassau.
Distance & Flight Time
1,469 mi / 2,364 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Bahamas visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket is required. All visitors must complete a Bahamas Travel Health Visa form online before arrival.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

DSM–NAS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Nassau route.
Route details
Distance1,469 mi / 2,364 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: NAS
Full nameLynden Pindling International Airport
IATA / ICAONAS / MYNN
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Passengers/yr3.7M
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to NAS flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Lynden Pindling International Airport take about 2h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,469 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Chicago O'Hare.
Nassau is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from NAS to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to NAS

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to NAS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to NAS is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,469 miles (2,364 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.