Nashville to Chattanooga (BNA–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
112 mi 0h 32m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and CHA, connecting options are available through 43 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,026
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric BNA→CHA SDF→CHA TYS→CHA
Distance from BNA – 151 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 –
Flight time 0h 32m 0h 37m 0h 21m
Departure OTP 49% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Chattanooga flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · CHA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
112 mi / 180 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 32m.
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.

Facts

BNA–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance112 mi / 180 km
Flight time0h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 0h 32m. The route covers 112 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, TYS, SDF, GKT, SAV, CMH, RDU, PWK, BHM, YIP, MDW, CHS, PIT, TPA, PHL, PBI, DAL, PGD, IAD, HOU, MKE, NAS, TEB, AUS, LRD, DEN, SNA, SFB, RNO, MIA, ATL, DCA, LAS, FLL, CLT, IAH, ORD, PIE, DTW, LGA, DFW, EWR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from CHA to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF and TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CHA

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to CHA ranges from 0 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 112 miles (180 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).