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

ABQ Airport Page →
1,121 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN285
WN Southwest
73H
10:55 AM
MDT
2:40 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1266
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
MDT
5:40 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4621
WN Southwest
B38M
3:35 PM
CDT
5:30 PM
MDT
2h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3115
WN Southwest
738
5:35 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
MDT
2h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DAL Dallas 4h 25m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 37m AAAYBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
AUS Austin 4h 38m AACSIWN AMDLEJA Austin (AUS) to Nashville flights
SAT San Antonio 4h 42m EJAWN WN San Antonio (SAT) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 4h 54m ACCMUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 5h 5m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
HOU Houston 5h 6m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Nashville flights
IAH Houston 5h 9m ACCMEK CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 10m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 29m AFDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Albuquerque to Nashville
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,121 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

ABQ–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,121 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7 73H, 7S7 2h45 89%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,692
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → BNA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
84%
Return
BNA → ABQ
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric ABQ→BNA SAF→BNA ROW→BNA
Distance from ABQ 49 mi 169 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 1h 53m
Departure OTP 89%
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 45m gate to gate.
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 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,121 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ABQ to BNA: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom.
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, ROW and ALS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 ABQ to BNA

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABQ to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to BNA is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,121 miles (1,803 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF), Roswell (ROW) and Alamosa (ALS).