Nashville to Cincinnati (BNA–LUK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Cincinnati
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 240 mi 0h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and LUK, connecting options are available through 59 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
73
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Metric BNA→LUK SDF→LUK TYS→LUK
Distance from BNA – 151 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 0h 40m 0h 25m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Cincinnati flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Cincinnati flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · LUK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati.
Distance & Flight Time
240 mi / 386 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m.
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.

Facts

BNA–LUK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Cincinnati route.
Route details
Distance240 mi / 386 km
Flight time0h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to LUK flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field take approximately 0h 40m. The route covers 240 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BNA to LUK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, CMH, TYS, IND, SUS, PIT, MDW, GSO, CLE, CLT, JCI, RDU, CGF, IAD, MKE, BWI, BHM, OMA, STL, JAX, ABE, AUS, CHO, PHL, MSP, SRQ, ORD, PIE, HOU, EWR, FLL, CRG, DAL, CHS, IAH, PBI, NAS, YUL, DFW, BOS, JFK, PSM, MIA, BDL, PLS, EGE, BZN, SLC, PHX, LAS, SNA, TUS, SJC, VNY, OAK, SXM, JWN, GRR and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from LUK to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF and TYS. 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 LUK

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to LUK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to LUK ranges from 0 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 240 miles (386 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).