Charter Des Moines to Nashville privately from US$21,500, about 1h 28m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA), and from Nashville (BNA) back to Des Moines (DSM).
The straight-line distance between Des Moines and Nashville is about 852 km (530 miles), or 460 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Des Moines to Nashville (and Nashville to Des Moines) ranges from US$21,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$30,000 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 28m | 1h 19m – 1h 37m | US$21,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 28m | US$21,500 – US$30,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 27m | US$23,500 – US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 24m | US$26,000 – US$36,000 | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Des Moines–Nashville, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Des Moines, United States: Des Moines International Airport, Ankeny Regional Airport, Ames Municipal Airport, Perry Municipal Airport, Newton Municipal Airport and Pella Municipal Airport.
Nashville, United States: Nashville International Airport, Smyrna Airport, John C Tune Airport, Music City Executive Airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport and Springfield Robertson County Airport.
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Nashville→Des Moines runs about 13 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines → Nashville | 12 | 77 min | 63 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
| Nashville → Des Moines | 10 | 90 min | 77 min | Pilatus PC-12 (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
22 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
22 business-aviation flights were tracked between Des Moines and Nashville from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 19 separate days.
86% were jets and 14% turboprops. 12 flights set out from the Des Moines side and 10 from the Nashville side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (5 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – 21 flights; Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) – 1 flights |
| Nashville | Nashville International Airport (BNA) – 14 flights; John C Tune Airport – 8 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Des Moines International Airport | Nashville International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDSM / DSM | KBNA / BNA |
| Longest hard runway | 9,004 ft | 11,030 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 958 ft | 599 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Des Moines to Nashville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Des Moines International Airport has 9,004 ft and Nashville International Airport 11,030 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 852 km.
Alternates within range: Ankeny Regional Airport (5,500 ft, 19 km) · Ames Municipal Airport (5,701 ft, 51 km) · Perry Municipal Airport (5,500 ft, 53 km) · Newton Municipal Airport (5,600 ft, 55 km) · Smyrna Airport (8,038 ft, 19 km) · John C Tune Airport (6,001 ft, 20 km) · Music City Executive Airport (6,300 ft, 37 km) · Lebanon Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 33 km)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$21,500 – US$30,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
The Des Moines to Nashville route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$21,500 – US$30,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 28m gate to gate across the 852 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Des Moines–Nashville charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Des Moines–Nashville charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Nashville to Des Moines runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 22 business-aviation flights between Des Moines and Nashville – about 0.4 a week, flown on 19 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (5 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – 21 flights; Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) – 1 flights on the Des Moines side, and Nashville International Airport (BNA) – 14 flights; John C Tune Airport – 8 flights on the Nashville side.
86% of the tracked flights were jets and 14% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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