Nashville to Charlotte (BNA–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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328 mi airlines charter/private 76/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: BRA.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1065
AA American
321
5:30 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
EDT
1h 30m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2692
AA American
738
7:13 AM
CDT
9:53 AM
EDT
1h 40m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5081
AA American
CR9
8:18 AM
CDT
10:56 AM
EDT
1h 38m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4972
AA American
CR7
8:35 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
EDT
1h 40m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1485
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
EDT
1h 25m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4725
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN477
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 25m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2239
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
EDT
1h 25m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5083
AA American
CR9
10:34 AM
CDT
1:06 PM
EDT
1h 32m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5082
AA American
CR9
12:32 PM
CDT
3:08 PM
EDT
1h 36m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN478
WN Southwest
7M8
3:25 PM
CDT
5:50 PM
EDT
1h 25m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1486
AA American
321
3:39 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
EDT
1h 31m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1526
AA American
738
4:30 PM
CDT
7:05 PM
EDT
1h 35m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2234
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1510
AA American
319
6:11 PM
CDT
8:50 PM
EDT
1h 39m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1497
AA American
320
7:14 PM
CDT
9:53 PM
EDT
1h 39m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4518
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
EDT
1h 25m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1167
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5081
AA American
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
CDT
1h 38m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4972
AA American
CR7
7:22 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
CDT
1h 43m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5083
AA American
CR9
9:15 AM
EDT
10:04 AM
CDT
1h 49m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5082
AA American
CR9
11:20 AM
EDT
12:02 PM
CDT
1h 42m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1129
WN Southwest
73H
11:50 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN246
WN Southwest
737
1:00 PM
EDT
1:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3047
AA American
321
1:49 PM
EDT
2:14 PM
CDT
1h 25m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1526
AA American
738
3:08 PM
EDT
3:36 PM
CDT
1h 28m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN914
WN Southwest
737
4:00 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1510
AA American
738
4:05 PM
EDT
4:27 PM
CDT
1h 22m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2405
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1497
AA American
320
5:57 PM
EDT
6:28 PM
CDT
1h 31m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1168
WN Southwest
73H
10:06 PM
EDT
10:25 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1644
AA American
321
10:14 PM
EDT
10:43 PM
CDT
1h 29m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA526
AA American
738
11:17 PM
EDT
11:47 PM
CDT
1h 30m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 16m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 3h 18m WN AABA Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Charlotte flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 3h 29m AADLWN AAIB Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte flights
BHM Birmingham 3h 40m WN AAEJA Birmingham (BHM) to Charlotte flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 3h 45m WN AABA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Charlotte flights
JAX Jacksonville 3h 50m G4WN AA Jacksonville (JAX) to Charlotte flights
CHS Charleston 3h 53m WN AABAXSR Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte flights
ECP Panama City Beach 3h 59m WN AA Panama City Beach (ECP) to Charlotte flights
CLE Cleveland 4h 2m WN AA Cleveland (CLE) to Charlotte flights
SDF Louisville 4h 6m WN AA Louisville (SDF) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nashville to Charlotte
3 carriers, 76 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 328 mi 1h 31m nonstop +1h ahead

BNA–CLT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 328 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 55 319, 320, 321, 738, CR7, CR9 1h30-1h40 73% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 21 737, 7M8, 7S7 1h25-1h30 73%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 73%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (55 flights/wk, 72%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (21 flights/wk, 28%)
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 CLT direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
76
Outbound / wk
82
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
104
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,859
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 → CLT
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
94%
Return
CLT → BNA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric BNA→CLT HSV→CLT MSL→CLT
Distance from BNA 103 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 76 40 12
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 22m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
328 mi / 528 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m gate to gate.
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.

Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

BNA–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance328 mi / 528 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights76 out / 82 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 328 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from BNA to CLT: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, McGhee Tyson and Raleigh-Durham.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from CLT to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, MSL and CHA. 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 CLT

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to CLT is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 328 miles (528 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, McGhee Tyson and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Muscle Shoals (MSL) and Chattanooga (CHA).