Nashville to Birmingham (BNA–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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177 mi airlines 29/wk
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WN3110
WN Southwest
738
9:50 AM
EDT
10:55 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN1157
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
EDT
1h
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WN3881
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h
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WN2146
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 PM
EDT
6:40 PM
EDT
1h
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WN447
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 PM
EDT
10:00 PM
EDT
1h
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WN2186
WN Southwest
7S7
9:35 PM
EDT
10:35 PM
EDT
1h
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WN4640
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN484
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3695
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN715
WN Southwest
7M8
3:23 PM
EDT
4:28 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3222
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN2168
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3667
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
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1h 5m
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WN3846
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
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7:35 PM
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Nashville to Birmingham
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 177 mi 0h 41m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

BNA–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 0h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 738, 7S7 1h-1h05 83%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 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 BHM direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,479
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 → BHM
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
84%
Return
BHM → BNA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → BHM delays →

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric BNA→BHM TYS→BHM
Distance from BNA 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 29 2
Flight time 0h 41m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Birmingham is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · BHM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
177 mi / 285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 41m to 1h 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–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance177 mi / 285 km
Flight time0h 41m to 1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 29 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 0h 41m to 1h 5m. The route covers 177 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from BNA to BHM. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUO, JAN, MEM, TYS, PDK, MKC, PNS, BTR, ISM, MSY, CMH, CAK, FLL, STL, IAD, PBI, FCM, SSI, SUA, HPN, TEB, APF, SAF, BCT, FNL, LBB, PVR, FCA, QRO, SLC, ATL, LAX, MIA, IAH, PHL, DAL, CLT, ORD, DCA, DFW, MCO, HOU, MDW, BWI, LGA, TPA, DEN, LAS, DTW, PHX, SAV and PWA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BHM to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. 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 BHM

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to BHM ranges from 0 hours 41 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 177 miles (285 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AUO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).