Albuquerque to Nashville (ABQ–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2880
WN Southwest
737
8:15 AM
MDT
11:50 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3931
WN Southwest
737
12:25 PM
CDT
2:30 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Albuquerque to Nashville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,121 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 60 1-stop hubs

ABQ–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,121 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 737 2h35 82%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to BNA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
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Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
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Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,564
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.

Other ways to reach Nashville from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric ABQ→BNA SAF→BNA
Distance from ABQ 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 35m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,121 mi / 1,803 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

ABQ–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,121 mi / 1,803 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 1,121 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ELP, DSI, ASE, STL, CVG, LBB, EGE, APA, CLE, MCI, GCM, OKC, BHM, CLD, SNA, CHS, PSP, IND, RNO, TRM, PHL, MRY, RIC, TPA, LGB, MCO, SJC, SBP, OAK, SJD, MIA, STS, SMF, YYC, BFI, MDW, MSP, IAD, IAH, ATL, JFK, PIT, DFW, AUS, SFO, DAL, LAS, DEN, ORD, PHX, BWI, SAN, LAX, HOU, PDX, SEA, SLC, BUR, MLI and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from BNA to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ABQ to BNA

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABQ to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to BNA ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,121 miles (1,803 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ELP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF).