Nashville to Kansas City (BNA–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 41m. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 30 | 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h41-1h50 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 30 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 41m | 1h 20m | 1h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
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 Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to MCI ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 491 miles (790 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Muscle Shoals (MSL) and Louisville (SDF).