Nashville to Cincinnati / Covington (BNA–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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230 mi airlines 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 18h ago
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WN3787
WN Southwest
7S7
9:35 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN3230
WN Southwest
7S7
9:35 AM
EDT
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3895
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3354
WN Southwest
7S7
11:50 AM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN571
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
EDT
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN441
WN Southwest
7M8
7:20 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN1751
WN Southwest
7M8
1:14 AM
EDT
1:46 AM
EDT
0h 32m
M T W T F S S
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WN606
WN Southwest
B38M
6:35 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN1452
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN988
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 PM
EDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1454
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN2188
WN Southwest
B38M
7:25 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 230 mi 1h 10m nonstop 79 1-stop hubs

BNA–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 230 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 7M8, 7S7 1h10-1h15 75%
G4 Allegiant Air 0 75%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + WN (28 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 CVG direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CVG.
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One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,033
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 → CVG
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
67%
Return
CVG → BNA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → CVG delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cincinnati / Covington is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
230 mi / 370 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 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–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance230 mi / 370 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m. The route covers 230 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from BNA to CVG. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, IND, HTS, PIT, CMH, MKE, RDU, DSM, CID, JCI, OMA, STL, CHO, HPN, APF, XNA, FTW, BDL, ACT, PVD, RIC, PLS, LRD, QRO, AZA, YYC, PDX, SMF, JAX, MEM, SFO, SFB, ATL, LAX, MCI, VPS, MDW, PHL, BOS, CLT, LAL, DFW, BWI, MIA, DTW, FLL, DCA, MSP, PIE, IAH, ORD, CHS, JFK, TPA, SEA, IAD, EWR, MCO, YYZ, MSY, PGD, ONT, AUS, LGA, LAS, DEN, SAV, RSW, MYR, GUF, SRQ, PHX, LHR, SLC, YUL, PBI, CUN, PUJ and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CVG

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to CVG ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 230 miles (370 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.