Nashville to Detroit (BNA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–DTW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 457 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 100 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 39 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h40-2h38 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | 320, 712, 739 | 1h36-2h39 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 13 | 739 | 1h40 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 6 | 319, 320 | 1h44-1h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| SGX SGX | 1 | – | – | – | – |
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 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 86 | 21 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 36m | 1h 51m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 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 Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, SGX and Southwest Airlines. With 86 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to DTW ranges from 1 hours 36 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 457 miles (735 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 160 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
100 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FWA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Louisville (SDF).