Nashville to Newark (BNA–EWR) — 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–EWR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 69 | 737, 739, 73G, 7M9, E75L, E7W | 2h14-2h30 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→EWR | CHA→EWR | OWB→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 112 mi | 115 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 2h 19m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
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.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
BNA–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to EWR
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to EWR is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,201 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Cleveland Hopkins and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chattanooga (CHA), Owensboro (OWB) and Louisville (SDF).