Birmingham to Nashville (BHM–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN484
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 AM
CDT
7:00 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3695
WN Southwest
737
12:40 PM
CDT
1:45 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3222
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2168
WN Southwest
737
5:45 PM
CDT
6:50 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3667
WN Southwest
B38M
6:30 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1157
WN Southwest
737
9:45 AM
CDT
10:50 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN447
WN Southwest
737
10:25 AM
CDT
11:25 AM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN3881
WN Southwest
737
2:00 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN2146
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 PM
CDT
6:40 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN1454
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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Birmingham to Nashville
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 177 mi 1h 5m nonstop 101 1-stop hubs

BHM–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHM–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h05 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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, BHM to BNA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,572
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 Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric BHM→BNA HSV→BNA MGM→BNA
Distance from BHM 74 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 15 1
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 34m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
177 mi / 285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
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.

BHM–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance177 mi / 285 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 177 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from BHM to BNA. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, CPP, ORL, TYS, SUS, PNS, TRI, NEW, MEM, SGR, DHN, AIK, BTR, CHS, MKC, CMH, VPS, RBW, AGS, MSY, SDF, ECP, CLE, LAL, PIE, LUK, VNC, VRB, SSI, CHO, RDU, OKC, MCI, SAV, OCF, MRK, BCT, TME, FXE, IND, OPF, PBI, RST, MMU, AUO, TUL, JAN, LBB, TEB, AUS, FLL, SRQ, SFB, SUA, HPN, APF, CTH, TTN, IAD, APA, FTW, BOS, JFK, BED, SAT, RIL, JAC, LIR, BZN, SCF, SNA, RNO, SJU, EIS, SAN, CQF, SJC, DTW, ATL, ORD, DCA, DFW, IAH, MIA, PHL, HOU, MCO, MDW, LGA, DAL, CLT, DEN, BWI, TPA, LAS, PHX, MBO, CHA, ADS, MLI and RMN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, MGM and GTR. 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 BHM to BNA

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BHM to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to BNA ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 177 miles (285 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Montgomery (MGM) and Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR).