Nashville to Cleveland (BNA–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4511
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1882
WN Southwest
73H
9:35 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1166
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN8845
WN Southwest
12:24 PM
EDT
2:37 PM
EDT
2h 13m
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WN3856
WN Southwest
73H
2:30 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN500
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN559
WN Southwest
73H
7:00 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN775
WN Southwest
737
9:29 PM
EDT
11:44 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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WN3238
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN898
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 50m
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WN3711
WN Southwest
73H
1:09 PM
EDT
1:49 PM
EDT
0h 40m
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WN1369
WN Southwest
7S7
1:30 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1202
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1017
WN Southwest
7M8
7:20 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN3438
WN Southwest
73H
9:33 PM
EDT
10:17 PM
EDT
0h 44m
M T W T F S S
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Nashville to Cleveland
1 carrier, 40 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 448 mi 1h 30m nonstop 70 1-stop hubs

BNA–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 448 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h30-2h15 34%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 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, 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 CLE direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CLE.
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One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,464
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 → CLE
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
71%
Return
CLE → BNA
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric BNA→CLE SDF→CLE
Distance from BNA 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 40 1
Flight time 1h 30m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 34%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
448 mi / 721 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 2h 15m.
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–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance448 mi / 721 km
Flight time1h 30m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights40 out / 39 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 2h 15m. The route covers 448 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from BNA to CLE. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, SDF, IND, DPA, CGF, MKE, AGS, MEM, PDK, PTK, SYR, MBS, CHS, DAL, ALB, HHH, MMU, TEB, HPN, ORL, CID, MSY, VRB, FSD, HOU, APF, BCT, TMB, LRD, EGE, PSP, SNA, SLC, PBI, PIT, CUN, ATL, RDU, DCA, BOS, STL, ORD, CLT, PHL, FLL, MIA, DFW, BWI, DTW, MDW, MSP, IAH, EWR, IAD, LGA, MCO, SEA, TPA, DEN, LAS, LAX, RSW, JFK, PHX, YYZ, DUB, SRQ, SFO, GRR and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF. 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 CLE

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to CLE ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 448 miles (721 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).