Nashville to Abilene (BNA–ABI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Abilene
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 785 mi 3h 18m nonstop -2h behind 13 1-stop hubs

BNA–ABI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 785 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–ABI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 67% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to ABI.
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One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
AUS ~4h 41m ATW ~7h 22m FAR ~7h 51m MCI ~8h 12m PHX ~8h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
244
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → ABI
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
ABI → BNA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Abilene is 2 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · ABI: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in Abilene.
Distance & Flight Time
785 mi / 1,263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–ABI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Abilene route.
Route details
Distance785 mi / 1,263 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: ABI
Full nameAbilene Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOABI / KABI
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,791 ft / 546 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to ABI flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport take approximately 3h 18m. The route covers 785 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BNA to ABI. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, ATW, FAR, MCI, PHX, SAN, LAX, SFO, DFW, MIA, DEN, RDU and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Abilene is 2 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from ABI to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 BNA to ABI

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to ABI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to ABI ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 785 miles (1,263 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.