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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN646
WN Southwest
5:13 AM
CDT
7:37 AM
PDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2720
WN Southwest
737
12:14 PM
CDT
2:57 PM
PDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN496
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4284
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
PDT
2:00 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2803
WN Southwest
B38M
11:31 AM
PDT
5:11 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nashville to Long Beach
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,781 mi 4h 24m nonstop -2h behind 51 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 24m. Beyond nonstop, 51 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 9 737, 7M8 4h24-4h43 82%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
680
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.

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 9 1
Flight time 4h 24m 4h 24m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Long Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: CDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,781 mi / 2,867 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 24m to 4h 43m.
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 24m to 4h 43m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 24m to 4h 43m. The route covers 1,781 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from BNA to LGB. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, ABQ, OMA, APA, SAT, SCF, TUS, RNO, RFD, EGE, SDF, SJC, CPS, SUS, ICT, CLD, OAK, LEX, TPA, AFW, SFO, ORL, ECP, PBI, BCT, PHL, FMY, OPF, VNC, YYZ, LGA, BFI, ELP, EWR, FXE, JFK, AUS, DAL, HND, HOU, SLC, LAS, PHX, DEN, SMF, ORD, LAX, MDW, CLE, PIE and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Long Beach is 2 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.
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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 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to LGB ranges from 4 hours 24 minutes to 4 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,867 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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