Nashville to Austin (BNA–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–AUS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 755 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 242 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 44 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h10-2h25 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM | 33 | E7W | 2h26-2h41 | SkyTeam | AM | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→AUS | CHA→AUS | OWB→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 112 mi | 115 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 92 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 58m | 2h 55m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Austin.
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.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
BNA–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to AUS
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to AUS ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 755 miles (1,215 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
242 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SGR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chattanooga (CHA), Owensboro (OWB) and Louisville (SDF).