Nashville to Houston (BNA–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 15h ago
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WN646
WN Southwest
738
5:05 AM
CDT
7:15 AM
CDT
2h 10m
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WN142
WN Southwest
738
8:15 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
CDT
2h 15m
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WN1940
WN Southwest
737
12:43 PM
CDT
2:53 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1146
WN Southwest
738
1:15 PM
CDT
3:30 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1439
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3426
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2625
WN Southwest
B38M
9:07 PM
CDT
11:38 PM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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WN1345
WN Southwest
738
9:33 PM
CDT
11:32 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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WN2296
WN Southwest
738
6:50 AM
CDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3616
WN Southwest
738
8:50 AM
CDT T2
10:50 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN4045
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4110
WN Southwest
7M8
10:20 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN961
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1186
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
CDT
4:05 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN868
WN Southwest
738
2:18 PM
CDT
4:21 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WN647
WN Southwest
738
2:45 PM
CDT T4
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2299
WN Southwest
737
4:50 PM
CDT
6:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2443
WN Southwest
737
7:20 PM
CDT T2
9:15 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3342
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Nashville to Houston
2 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 670 mi 1h 35m nonstop 212 1-stop hubs

BNA–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 670 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 212 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 35 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h59-2h31 50%
UA United Airlines 0 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (35 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to HOU direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
212
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,634
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.

Other ways to reach Houston from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric BNA→HOU CHA→HOU OWB→HOU
Distance from BNA 112 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 38
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 49m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: CDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
670 mi / 1,078 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 2h 31m.
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.

BNA–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Houston route.
Route details
Distance670 mi / 1,078 km
Flight time1h 35m to 2h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights38 out / 38 return
1-stop connections212 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 2h 31m. The route covers 670 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from BNA to HOU. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NEW, TYR, CXO, SHV, CHA, ADS, PDK, DSI, FTW, SUS, CLL, SSI, FTY, LUK, GRR, CMI, AGS, BTR, AIK, XNA, GSP, USA, UGN, CVG, PWA, BFM, GUF, LRD, AVL, ISM, PIE, ARR, SBN, SGF, PWK, ILM, JVL, RBW, AHN, TOL, PTK, DSM, CID, LEX, LNS, LBB, BAZ, MKE, MRK, ROW, NTR, CLT, SUA, GSO, BCT, VRB, APF, MTY, MKC, BMG, ORL, TMB, INT, CRG, OPF, PBI, PGD, CLE, CHO, NAS, EYW, AFW, FNL, MLI, RSW, ORD, VNC, LNK, MHH, ORF, UES, APA, FMY, YYZ, SRQ, GRB, MLB, RST, COS, BFF, IAD, BJC, HPN, PHL, ALB, MMU, DRO, SAF, TEB, GCM, MTH, PGA, PVR, TEX, ASE, HDN, MAF, SYR, EWR, RIL, BED, TUS, EGE, FXE, PVD, PHF, QRO, BOS, MTJ, PLS, SCF, SNA, YUL, VNY, PVU, TRM, JAC, BZN, YOW, CSN, CUN, YHU, SBA, YYC, SJC, JAN, BDA, CLD, STT, FCA, ELP, CCR, RNO, OAK, APC, SUN, SFO, SJO, PSP, STS, BUR, CQF, YVR, BFI, SXM, AXA, LIT, CMH, TUL, SAT, DFW, VPS, OKC, IND, FLL, TPA, ATL, BHM, JAX, MCI, MEM, MCO, PNS, DAL, MSP, AUS, BKS, STL, MIA, TYS, MDW, BWI, MSY, LTN, DCA, LAS, LAX, OMA, DEN, PHX, SDF, ECP, RDU, ABQ, HVN, SAV, LGA, PIT, SMF, SLC, CHS, SAN, ONT, LGB, MQJ, JWN, SJD, ACT, SJU, BXM, HND and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HOU to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHA, OWB and SDF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from BNA to HOU

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to HOU ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 670 miles (1,078 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

212 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chattanooga (CHA), Owensboro (OWB) and Louisville (SDF).