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

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1,121 mi airlines 1/wk
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WN3931
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
MST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2880
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
MST
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,121 mi 3h 5m nonstop -3h behind 38 1-stop hubs

BNA–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,121 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7S7 3h05 96%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – 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, BNA to ABQ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
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 BNA to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,334
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
BNA → ABQ
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
0%
Return
ABQ → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → ABQ delays →

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric BNA→ABQ SDF→ABQ
Distance from BNA 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 56m
Departure OTP 96%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Albuquerque is 3 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · ABQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,121 mi / 1,803 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m.
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.

BNA–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,121 mi / 1,803 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,121 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BNA to ABQ. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, OKC, APA, CHS, LBB, PWA, SCF, PVR, XNA, PHL, OPF, SNA, OAK, TPA, FLL, DFW, MCO, BWI, IAH, DAL, ATL, SLC, HOU, ORD, AUS, DEN, LAS, PHX, MDW, MCI, SAN, LAX, BUR, SFO, STL, PDX, SEA and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 3 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF. 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 BNA to ABQ

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

BNA to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to ABQ ranges from 3 hours 5 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

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).