Nashville to Los Angeles (BNA–LAX) — 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–LAX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,794 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 30 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 3h58-4h20 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, FJ, JL, MH, QF | 23 | 321, 738 | 4h12-4h27 | Oneworld | AS, FJ, JL, MH, QF | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, KE, MU, VS | 19 | 739 | 4h11-4h20 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, KE, MU, VS | |
| KII KII | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→LAX | HSV→LAX | CHA→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 182 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 3h 42m | 3h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
BNA–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to LAX
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 182 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to LAX is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,794 miles (2,886 km). There are approximately 182 weekly flights outbound and 147 return, totaling 329 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Louisville (SDF).