Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA): Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 529 miles (852 km) apart. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Minneapolis and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DSM to BNA
- Allegiant AirNot in an alliance
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
DSM to BNA with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)Allegiant Air, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Gulf Shores (GUF)Allegiant Air the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
DSM to BNA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DSM to BNA?
Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA).
How far is Des Moines from Nashville by plane?
Des Moines (DSM) and Nashville (BNA) are 529 miles (852 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does DSM to BNA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DSM to BNA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Des Moines and Nashville?
The most direct connections are through Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD), Minneapolis (MSP), Atlanta (ATL) and Detroit (DTW). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Chicago.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.