Nashville to Denver (BNA–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–DEN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,011 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 76 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h40-3h39 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 33 | 319, 320, 739, B38M | 2h55-3h06 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 32N | 2h39 | – | Y4 | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→DEN | HSV→DEN | CHA→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 123 | 14 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 3h 20m | 3h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
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.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
BNA–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to DEN
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines. With 123 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to DEN is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,011 miles (1,628 km). There are approximately 123 weekly flights outbound and 132 return, totaling 255 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City and Memphis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Jackson (MKL).