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

BNA Airport Page →
240 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 19m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 10m AFDLKE → Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 15m AAACAS → Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati flights
EWR Newark ~5h 22m UAVJA → Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati flights
SAN San Diego ~9h 53m WN → SY San Diego (SAN) to Cincinnati flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nashville to Cincinnati
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
240 mi 0h 41m nonstop +1h ahead

BNA–LUK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore BNA Routes LUK Routes BNA Live Flights LUK Live Flights BNA Delays
All flights from Cincinnati (LUK) Cincinnati to Nashville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MSP ~5h 10m ORD ~5h 15m EWR ~5h 22m SAN ~9h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → LUK
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
LUK → BNA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Metric BNA→LUK PAH→LUK SDF→LUK
Distance from BNA – 133 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 –
Flight time 0h 41m 0h 47m 0h 25m
Departure OTP 40% – –
Paducah (PAH) to Cincinnati flights · 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 41m gate to gate.
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 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 240 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 PAH, SDF and TYS. 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 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 is about 0 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 240 miles (386 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Paducah (PAH), Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).