Nashville to Waco (BNA–ACT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Waco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
680 mi 3h 55m nonstop -2h behind 4 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and ACT, connecting options are available through 4 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to ACT.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
88
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 → ACT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
ACT → BNA
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in Waco.
Distance & Flight Time
680 mi / 1,095 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m.
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–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Waco route.
Route details
Distance680 mi / 1,095 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: ACT
IATA / ICAOACT / KACT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation516 ft / 157 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to ACT flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Waco Regional Airport take approximately 3h 55m. The route covers 680 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, MDW, SLC and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Waco is 2 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from ACT 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 ACT

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to ACT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to ACT ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 680 miles (1,095 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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