Nashville to Charleston (BNA–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN553
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
EDT
12:25 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN1384
WN Southwest
7M8
12:10 PM
EDT
2:16 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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WN766
WN Southwest
738
3:00 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN2708
WN Southwest
73H
3:15 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN1788
WN Southwest
73H
4:20 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN958
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN2246
WN Southwest
737
6:22 PM
EDT
8:41 PM
EDT
2h 19m
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WN2642
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN2287
WN Southwest
B38M
6:15 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1441
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1448
WN Southwest
737
10:50 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN1503
WN Southwest
7M8
12:00 PM
EDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1823
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN1877
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN2795
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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UA5204
UA United
E75L
6:40 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1291
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN854
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN2428
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Charleston
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 439 mi 1h 25m nonstop 88 1-stop hubs

BNA–CHS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h25-2h19 64%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 64% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (40 flights/wk, 98%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 2%)
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 CHS direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
88
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,522
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 → CHS
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
82%
Return
CHS → BNA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → CHS delays →

Other ways to reach Charleston from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric BNA→CHS MKL→CHS TYS→CHS
Distance from BNA 130 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 40 1 1
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 19m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Charleston International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
439 mi / 706 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 2h 19m.
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–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance439 mi / 706 km
Flight time1h 25m to 2h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 44 return
1-stop connections88 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 2h 19m. The route covers 439 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from BNA to CHS. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, GSP, SAV, JAX, INT, RDU, PDK, IND, AUO, MKL, PIE, CVG, BHM, SRQ, MEM, ORL, VRB, FXE, ISM, GNV, YYZ, SUA, BCT, CTH, TUL, MKC, APF, SFB, MHH, SYR, TEB, MMU, BDR, PSM, PLS, HPN, BED, SWF, PWM, LBB, MTJ, PUJ, YUL, PBI, BZN, SJU, SXM, SCF, LRD, SAN, OAK, RSW, ATL, CUN, IAH, CAK, IAD, HOU, MIA, CLT, MDW, HVN, MSP, STL, DCA, TPA, AUS, FLL, EWR, BWI, PHL, MCO, MSY, PVD, CMH, DTW, DAL, ORD, PIT, DFW, JFK, JWN, LGA, BOS, DEN, ROC, SEA and BDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHS to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKL and 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 CHS

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to CHS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (706 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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