Nashville to Los Angeles (BNA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,794 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 179 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, KE, MU, VS | 24 | 738, 739 | 4h31-4h34 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, KE, MU, VS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, FJ, MH, QF | 21 | 321, 738, B38M | 4h20-4h33 | Oneworld | AS, FJ, MH, QF | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 21 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 4h21-4h40 | – | – | |
| KII KII | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→LAX | SDF→LAX | TYS→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 151 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 166 | 8 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 3h 51m | 4h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
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 American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KII, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 166 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to LAX ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,794 miles (2,886 km). There are approximately 166 weekly flights outbound and 130 return, totaling 296 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
179 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).