Nashville to New York (BNA–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
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–JFK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 764 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, VS | 28 | CR9 | 2h35-2h46 | SkyTeam | KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EY, QR | 14 | 223, BCS3 | 2h23-2h31 | – | EY, QR | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, IB, QR | 7 | E75 | 2h36 | Oneworld | BA, IB, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→JFK | SDF→JFK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 174 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 1h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
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 to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
BNA–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to JFK
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier. With 174 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to JFK is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 764 miles (1,230 km). There are approximately 174 weekly flights outbound and 160 return, totaling 334 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Buffalo Niagara and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).