Nashville to Los Angeles (BNA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,794 mi airlines 127/wk
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Flight Schedule 39 flights Verified 1d ago
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DL891
DL Delta
739
7:03 AM
EDT TM
9:45 AM
PDT
4h 42m
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AF2172
AF Air France
739
7:03 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
PDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AM3455
AM Aeromexi
739
7:35 AM
EDT TM
10:25 AM
PDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2242
WN Southwest
737
7:40 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
PDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2090
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AF3467
AF Air France
738
3:02 PM
EDT
5:41 PM
PDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL355
DL Delta
738
3:02 PM
EDT
5:41 PM
PDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AM3841
AM Aeromexi
738
3:02 PM
EDT
5:34 PM
PDT
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AM3193
AM Aeromexi
738
3:02 PM
EDT
5:41 PM
PDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AF2250
AF Air France
738
3:11 PM
EDT TM
5:59 PM
PDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WN2934
WN Southwest
73H
4:20 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1246
WN Southwest
73H
4:43 PM
EDT
6:52 PM
PDT
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
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FJ5042
FJ Fiji
738
5:08 PM
EDT
7:54 PM
PDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA1691
AA American
738
5:08 PM
EDT
7:54 PM
PDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AS4503
AS Alaska
738
5:28 PM
EDT
8:14 PM
PDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AS6161
AS Alaska
7M8
5:40 PM
EDT
8:13 PM
PDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA1862
AA American
7M8
5:40 PM
EDT
8:13 PM
PDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
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CI9000
CI China
738
6:30 PM
EDT TM
9:17 PM
PDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA1479
AA American
738
6:30 PM
EDT
9:03 PM
PDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
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DL449
DL Delta
738
7:22 PM
EDT TM
9:37 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2405
WN Southwest
73H
9:05 PM
EDT
11:40 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2282
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 PM
EDT
12:25 AM
PDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2232
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 AM
PDT T1
10:55 AM
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1171
WN Southwest
7M8
6:29 AM
PDT T1
12:34 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CI9134
CI China
738
7:00 AM
PDT T2
12:48 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL768
DL Delta
738
7:00 AM
PDT T2
12:48 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AS6161
AS Alaska
7M8
10:39 AM
PDT
4:45 PM
EDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA1862
AA American
7M8
10:39 AM
PDT
4:45 PM
EDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA2730
AA American
738
10:47 AM
PDT
4:46 PM
EDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AS4155
AS Alaska
738
10:50 AM
PDT
4:49 PM
EDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
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DL449
DL Delta
738
11:35 AM
PDT T2
5:25 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2834
WN Southwest
7M8
12:10 PM
PDT T1
6:00 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3693
WN Southwest
B38M
12:40 PM
PDT T1
6:35 PM
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AF2272
AF Air France
739
5:59 PM
PDT T2
11:48 PM+1
EDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3878
AM Aeromexi
739
5:59 PM
PDT T2
11:48 PM+1
EDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2624
AF Air France
739
5:59 PM
PDT T2
11:48 PM+1
EDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL858
DL Delta
739
6:10 PM
PDT T3
11:56 PM+1
EDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2835
WN Southwest
7M8
11:30 PM
PDT T1
5:20 AM+1
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3694
WN Southwest
738
11:30 PM
PDT T1
5:25 AM+1
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Los Angeles
10 carriers, 127 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines 127 Flights/wk 1,794 mi 4h 32m nonstop -3h behind 109 1-stop hubs

BNA–LAX is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,794 miles in approximately 4h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 109 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 737, 73H, 7M8, B38M 4h35-5h09 57%
AM Aeromexico 21 738, 739 4h32-4h50 57% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 20 738, 739 4h39-5h15 57% SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 14 738, 7M8 4h33-4h46 57% Oneworld
AF Air France 10 738, 739 4h39-4h48 57% SkyTeam
AS Alaska Airlines 8 738, 7M8 4h33-4h46 57% Oneworld
CI China Airlines 7 738 4h47 57% SkyTeam
FJ Fiji Airways 7 738 4h46 57% Oneworld
KII KII 1 57%
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 57%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AF, AM, AS, CI, DL, FJ
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, AM, DL
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS, WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + CI + DL (58 flights/wk, 45%)
Unaffiliated: KII + OO + WN (41 flights/wk, 32%)
Oneworld: AA + AS + FJ (29 flights/wk, 23%)
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 LAX direction.
Mon
18
flights
Tue
20
flights
Wed
18
flights
Thu
19
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
19
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
22
Nonstop flights
127
Outbound / wk
109
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
109
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,232
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 → LAX
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
87%
Return
LAX → BNA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric BNA→LAX SDF→LAX
Distance from BNA 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 1
Weekly flights 127 1
Flight time 4h 32m 3h 18m
Departure OTP 57%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,794 mi / 2,886 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 32m to 5h 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.

Getting from LAX

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.

Los Angeles Climate

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

Key statistics for the Nashville to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,794 mi / 2,886 km
Flight time4h 32m to 5h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights127 out / 109 return
1-stop connections109 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 4h 32m to 5h 15m. The route covers 1,794 miles.
There are approximately 127 nonstop flights per week from BNA to LAX. The return direction has about 109 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, SUA, BUR, APA, TRM, RIL, ADS, LNK, MKC, MAF, SCF, SGR, TEX, PDK, JAC, SAF, PSP, APC, ASE, EGE, JAX, VLD, SJC, FCM, GSO, OAK, HDN, PVR, VRB, ROC, SUN, BFI, MHH, GNV, YWG, HPN, OPF, YUL, FCA, QRO, ZLO, TEB, BCT, BZN, TUL, GCM, PLS, BDA, SJU, IND, PBI, CUN, IAH, DFW, LAS, AUS, OKC, DAL, SAN, STL, MCI, MDW, MSP, PHX, HOU, ATL, IAD, MSY, ORD, DEN, MEM, CLT, DTW, MIA, BWI, SAT, SFO, DCA, OMA, SMF, MCO, PHL, SEA, AMS, TPA, CLE, CVG, SLC, PDX, FLL, XNA, YYZ, BOS, EWR, LHR, JFK, RDU, CMH, PIT, ABQ, AGS, DUB, DSM, YYC, SJO, RSW, SJD, MTJ and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from LAX to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 LAX

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Fiji Airways, KII, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 127 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 32 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,794 miles (2,886 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 236 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

109 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).