Music City travelers looking to hop to the Heartland or bolt for the beach are getting four new nonstop options out of Nashville International Airport, as Southwest Airlines readies fresh service to Des Moines, Wichita, Aruba and St. Thomas starting next March. The new routes pair daily Midwest links with weekend-only Caribbean escapes, timed neatly for spring-break crowds and further tightening Southwest’s grip on its growing Nashville operation.
New Routes and Start Dates
According to Nashville International Airport, Southwest will launch daily nonstop flights to Des Moines (DSM) and Wichita (ICT) on March 11, 2027. Two days later, on March 13, 2027, the airline will debut seasonal Saturday-only service to Aruba (AUA) and St. Thomas (STT).
The airport’s nonstop-destinations listing labels the Aruba and St. Thomas flights as seasonal and flags Des Moines and Wichita as new daily additions for the March 2027 schedule. Those details show up on BNA’s publicly posted route map and schedule update, giving travelers an early look at how the new service fits into the broader network.
How Often and Where to Book
Tickets for the March 2027 schedule are already on sale, and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport notes that travelers can book flights at Southwest.com. In its announcement, Wichita officials quote Southwest network planning staff saying the new nonstop will strengthen connections between south-central Kansas and Nashville.
Other airport releases tied to the rollout steer customers to Southwest’s booking engine as well, where exact flight times and fares are listed for the new routes.
Why It Matters for Music City
Industry coverage has singled out Nashville as one of the biggest winners in Southwest’s March 2027 expansion, thanks to the combination of fresh daily domestic links and Caribbean weekend runs that widen both business and leisure options. The Points Guy and other travel outlets have framed the timing squarely around spring-break planning, while local reporting has focused on how the moves expand BNA’s year-round and seasonal connectivity.
Tourism officials note that more nonstop choices generally make quick getaways easier for locals and simplify one-stop itineraries for visitors funneling through Nashville, a combination that tends to benefit both residents and the local hospitality economy.
The initial reporting by Nashville Post, followed by airport and carrier releases, underscores Southwest’s continued investment in the city. That trend has included the addition of a crew base and terminal projects, according to Southwest Airlines.
Whether the Caribbean runs return in future seasons will depend on demand. For now, though, Music City flyers will see new nonstop options to the Midwest and the Caribbean when the March 2027 schedule kicks in.
