Nashville to Indianapolis (BNA–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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249 mi airlines 32/wk
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WN Southwest
7S7
9:35 AM
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11:50 AM
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WN1140
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
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11:55 AM
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1h 15m
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WN3908
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN5093
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
EDT
1:25 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN5088
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
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2:00 PM
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1h 15m
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WN5103
WN Southwest
7M8
11:50 AM
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2:05 PM
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1h 15m
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WN652
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
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9:05 PM
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WN928
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
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10:35 PM
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WN2955
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 PM
EDT
11:15 PM
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1h 15m
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WN1131
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 AM
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6:45 AM
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1h 15m
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WN270
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 AM
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7:15 AM
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1h 5m
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WN5092
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
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10:30 AM
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WN5090
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
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10:35 AM
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WN5001
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 AM
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WN5094
WN Southwest
73H
12:25 PM
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WN1428
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
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1:50 PM+1
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23h 55m
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WN1670
WN Southwest
7M8
5:15 PM
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5:30 PM
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1h 15m
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WN986
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 PM
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7:35 PM
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WN4073
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 PM
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7:35 PM
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Nashville to Indianapolis
3 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 249 mi 1h 10m nonstop 97 1-stop hubs

BNA–IND is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 32 7M8, 7S7 1h10-1h15 44%
AA American Airlines 1 44% Oneworld
G4 Allegiant Air 1 44%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + WN (33 flights/wk, 97%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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 IND direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to IND.
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One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,753
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → IND
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
78%
Return
IND → BNA
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric BNA→IND HSV→IND CHA→IND
Distance from BNA 103 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 32 3
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 1m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 44%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Indianapolis is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m.
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–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights32 out / 33 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m. The route covers 249 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from BNA to IND. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, SUS, CMH, LUK, CHA, MKE, PDK, CLE, CAK, DSM, PTK, CHS, YIP, JVL, MKC, BHM, ORF, OMA, YYZ, MDT, LNS, HVN, YUL, FSD, HPN, TEB, PBI, BED, OPF, XNA, APF, BIF, RIL, BDL, MYR, BZN, PVR, ABQ, SCF, PLS, SNA, STT, BUR, VNY, SFB, SJU, LGB, AUA, SLC, AZA, ATL, DAL, MDW, PHL, IAH, CLT, BOS, MSP, FLL, HOU, ORD, DCA, VPS, AUS, BWI, STL, DFW, DTW, IAD, MCO, EWR, MCI, TPA, SEA, JWN, LAS, MIA, JAX, SAV, LGA, RSW, SRQ, DEN, PIE, JFK, ECP, RDU, LAX, PHX, DUB, SFO, SAN, PGD, SMF, SJD, CUN and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IND to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV and CHA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IND

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to IND ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV) and Chattanooga (CHA).