Nashville to Detroit (BNA–DTW) — 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–DTW is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 457 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 36 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 35 | 319, 712, 739 | 1h30-1h41 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| AM Aeromexico | 1 | 739 | 1h39 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→DTW | HSV→DTW | CHA→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 116 | 52 | 45 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 1h 55m | 1h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
BNA–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to DTW
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Global Crossing Airlines Inc., KLM, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 116 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to DTW is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 457 miles (735 km). There are approximately 116 weekly flights outbound and 114 return, totaling 230 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indianapolis, John Glenn Columbus and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Louisville (SDF).