Nashville to Long Beach (BNA–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,781 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2720
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 AM
EDT
1:10 PM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN965
WN Southwest
B38M
10:50 AM
EDT
1:35 PM
PDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN835
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 AM
PDT
2:35 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2803
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 AM
PDT
2:50 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Long Beach
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,781 mi 4h 30m nonstop -3h behind 19 1-stop hubs

BNA–LGB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–LGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7S7, B38M 4h30-4h45 100%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LGB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
670
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 → LGB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LGB → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → LGB delays →

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric BNA→LGB SDF→LGB
Distance from BNA 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 4h 30m 4h 18m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Long Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Long Beach is 3 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,781 mi / 2,867 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m to 4h 45m.
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–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,781 mi / 2,867 km
Flight time4h 30m to 4h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take approximately 4h 30m to 4h 45m. The route covers 1,781 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BNA to LGB. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SDF, EGE, TPA, SJC, ORD, OAK, BFI, BCT, DAL, LAS, SLC, AUS, PHX, PHL, MDW, DEN, HOU and SMF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Long Beach is 3 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from LGB 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 LGB

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNA to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to LGB ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,867 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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