Nashville to Atlanta (BNA–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–ATL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 214 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 207 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | 80 | 717, 738, 739 | 1h01-1h20 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 18 | 737, 7S7 | 0h56-1h15 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→ATL | HSV→ATL | MSL→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 291 | 340 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 56m | 0h 46m | 1h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
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.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
BNA–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashville to Atlanta: Southeast's Busiest Short-Haul
BNA-ATL is a high-frequency route covering 215 miles in about 1 hour. Delta operates 6 to 9 daily nonstops from its Atlanta fortress hub, supplemented by 3 to 5 Southwest departures and 1 to 2 American frequencies. Daily nonstop departures in each direction regularly exceed 10. Delta uses 717-200 and E175 equipment. The route is one of the most competitive in the Southeast. Nashville's tourism and corporate boom has pushed BNA passenger volumes sharply higher, driving airlines to add frequencies. The passenger base mixes business travelers commuting between the two cities, country music tourists heading to Nashville, and connecting passengers using ATL as a gateway.
Nashville's Rise and ATL Connections
Nashville has become one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, attracting corporate headquarters in healthcare (HCA, Community Health Systems), tech, and finance. This growth has expanded the business travel pool for BNA-ATL. Delta's Atlanta hub provides Nashville passengers one-stop access to Africa, Europe, Latin America, and virtually every US city. For leisure, Broadway honky-tonks, the Grand Ole Opry, and bachelorette tourism have turned Nashville into a year-round destination. BNA is undergoing a multi-billion dollar expansion to handle the increased traffic. The existing terminal can feel crowded during peak periods. Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson remains the world's busiest airport and runs an efficient operation despite its size. MARTA rail connects ATL to Midtown Atlanta in about 20 minutes.