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

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WN553
WN Southwest
73H
10:10 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1942
WN Southwest
73H
11:05 AM
CDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2708
WN Southwest
73H
3:15 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN958
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2642
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
CDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1441
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1291
WN Southwest
73H
10:55 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3997
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1503
WN Southwest
738
1:15 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1877
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2428
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Nashville to Charleston
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 439 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 162 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, 162 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 21 73H, 7S7 1h25 84%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 84% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
162
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,554
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.

Other ways to reach Charleston from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric BNA→CHS MSL→CHS MKL→CHS
Distance from BNA 109 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 48m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Charleston International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
439 mi / 706 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
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
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 24 return
1-stop connections162 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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. The route covers 439 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from BNA to CHS. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, AGS, GMU, HHH, USA, FTY, AVL, GSP, TYS, SAV, ROA, BHM, LUK, MKL, MYR, AIK, AHN, SDF, ISM, JAX, CHO, RDU, GKT, GSO, ADS, FDK, PIE, SUA, RIC, MSL, VRB, SRQ, SUS, INT, APF, PTK, OPF, VLD, EVV, ORL, BCT, MHH, BLM, MEM, SPA, CLE, BFM, MKE, NAS, NEW, ABE, PNS, GNV, SGR, MMU, LBB, MLB, PBI, BUF, CGF, PHF, CTH, DPA, FMY, EYW, CRG, BED, TYR, UES, ELH, HPN, CLL, MKC, OMA, SYR, AUO, BDR, MTH, TEB, TUL, SFB, PSM, PLS, FRG, YUL, SWF, FXE, CAK, PWM, APA, ABQ, MTY, AFW, LNK, PUJ, EGE, LRD, BZN, MTJ, SJU, PVU, SLC, STT, LAS, TUS, SCF, VNY, JAC, SNA, SXM, SAN, IND, SJO, OAK, ELP, NUQ, APC, ALB, SFO, BFI, CUN, JFK, ATL, IAH, SBA, FLL, YYZ, IAD, MIA, RSW, BUY, HVN, DCA, BWI, CLT, DFW, STL, HOU, MCO, MDW, ORD, JWN, EWR, PHL, TPA, ORF, DTW, AUS, CMH, DAL, MSP, LGA, MSY, PIT, BOS, CVG, DEN, ROC, BDL, MQJ, PVD and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from CHS to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSL, MKL and EVV. 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 CHS

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNA to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to CHS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (706 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

162 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 Muscle Shoals (MSL), Jackson (MKL) and Evansville (EVV).