Nashville to Dallas-Fort Worth (BNA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Nashville to Dallas-Fort Worth
4 carriers, 372 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
372 Flights/wk
630 mi
1h 40m nonstop
218 1-stop hubs
BNA–DFW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 630 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 218 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop BNA–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, GF, JL, QF, QR | 141 | 319, 321, 738, CR9, E75 | 1h40-3h17 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, GF, JL, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | A20N | 2h20 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to DFW direction.
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Afternoon/evening departures
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Nonstop flights
372
Outbound / wk
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Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to DFW.
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One-Stop Connections
218
Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Nashville
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | BNA→DFW | HSV→DFW | CHA→DFW |
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| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 372 | 158 | 97 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 2h 10m | 2h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Huntsville (HSV) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Owensboro (OWB) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours
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BNA: CDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
BNA: CDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
630 mi / 1,014 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 3h 17m.
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 DFW
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Dallas-Fort Worth Climate
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
Facts
BNA–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Nashville to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance630 mi / 1,014 km
Flight time1h 40m to 3h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights372 out / 334 return
1-stop connections218 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BNA to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 3h 17m. The route covers 630 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 372 nonstop flights per week from BNA to DFW. The return direction has about 334 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, FTW, SUS, TYR, CXO, DSI, SGR, TXK, SGF, BTR, COU, CHA, MKC, MOB, AMA, CMI, DWH, CPP, CLL, CPS, AVL, SBN, AGS, FWA, JBR, AEX, LBB, PDK, ABI, LUK, APA, FNT, AFW, ROW, LEX, HHH, SFB, LSE, PIA, APF, COS, MLI, ILM, GSO, LNK, CAK, RST, MSN, YIP, DPA, ACT, BTL, TEB, MMU, CHO, PIE, ABE, ICT, DBQ, SUA, GNV, ORL, HPN, NAS, HDN, BCT, DRO, MAF, CUU, SAF, FMY, TRC, ASE, EYW, EGE, PVR, SCF, TEX, OPF, UES, TUS, MTJ, TVC, GCM, ZLO, RIL, QRO, NLU, PSM, SNA, FCM, PWM, RNO, JAC, PLS, VNY, MBJ, SBA, SJC, ELP, MQT, BOI, FCA, OAK, CLD, PSP, FAT, NUQ, CUN, PUJ, TUP, STS, SBP, STT, SJO, BFI, AUA, IND, TYS, BOG, SHV, YUL, BZN, LIT, MTY, TUL, MEM, JFK, VPS, HVN, OKC, IAH, AUS, ATL, SAT, BOS, MYR, MDW, HOU, STL, ORD, RIC, OMA, KEF, SDF, MSY, LTN, BDL, XNA, MKE, SAV, CMH, PNS, BHM, PHL, CID, YYC, MIA, ORF, DUB, CLE, DCA, JAN, PIT, FLL, DTW, BUF, MCI, MCO, CVG, TPA, CLT, EVV, MSP, DSM, LRD, RDU, GRR, RSW, SJU, IAD, FSD, JAX, ATW, FAR, MDT, DEN, GSP, ECP, LAS, SLC, AMS, CHS, PHX, PBI, LGA, PDX, PVU, SEA, BWI, ABQ, LAX, YYZ, ALB, SFO, EWR, SYR, ONT, SRQ, SAN, LHR, BUR, SMF, HND, SJD, YVR, JWN and BIV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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.
American Airlines operates the majority of BNA-DFW capacity, as DFW is American's primary hub. American uses the main terminal concourses at BNA and operates from Terminals A, B, C, or D at DFW. At Nashville, the single-building airport uses Concourses A, B, C, and D; American gates are primarily in Concourse C. Southwest also flies BNA-DFW but routes through Dallas Love Field (DAL), not DFW, so check the airport code when comparing options.
BNA-DFW block time is 2 hours 10 minutes. American's DFW hub operates 6-7 daily connecting banks, meaning BNA arrivals at DFW slot into connection windows for the Southeast, Northeast, West Coast, Mexico, and Latin American networks. For passengers transiting DFW, the connection is on a single ticket within American's system and does not require rechecking bags. DFW's Skylink train connects all five terminals airside in 9 minutes.
BNA is 8 miles southeast of downtown Nashville. The WeGo Star Route bus connects the airport to the Donelson transit station on the regional rail line, with total transit time to downtown around 35-40 minutes for $2. Uber and Lyft are available from the ground transportation center on the ground floor. Airport taxis to downtown cost $28-35. The airport is 15 minutes from downtown by car on I-40 outside peak traffic.
Nashville to Dallas Fort Worth: American's Southeast-to-Hub Feed
BNA-DFW is a 966-mile segment dominated by American Airlines, connecting a rapidly growing mid-South market to American's largest hub. American runs 5-8 daily departures on mainline equipment including 737-800, A319, and A321 aircraft. Flight time is 2 hours 10 minutes. Nashville's passenger volume has grown consistently over the past decade, driven by a population increase and the expansion of its healthcare, tech, and entertainment industries. DFW's hub banking system means BNA passengers can connect to 200+ destinations within American's network with timed connection windows typically under 90 minutes.
Nashville's Growth and Route Context
Nashville International ranked among the fastest-growing major airports in the US from 2015 to 2024, with passenger volume increasing from 11 million to over 20 million annually. The growth has attracted new carrier entry and additional international service, but the BNA-DFW link remains primarily a domestic feed segment. American's Oneworld partner connections via DFW extend the effective reach of this route to Japan (JL), Australia (QF), and South America (LA). At DFW, the Skylink automated people mover connects all five concourse terminals airside, so connections within American's DFW operation do not require re-clearing security. The Trinity Metro TEXRail connects DFW Terminal B to downtown Fort Worth in 45 minutes.