Nashville to Kansas City (BNA–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 491 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 55 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h35-1h42 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→MCI | MSL→MCI | SDF→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 109 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | – | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 55 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 20m | 1h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
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–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to MCI
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to MCI is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 491 miles (790 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Indianapolis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Muscle Shoals (MSL) and Louisville (SDF).