Nashville to Kansas City (BNA–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN156
WN Southwest
737
7:30 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2610
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
CDT
2:05 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1648
WN Southwest
738
12:28 PM
CDT
2:09 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4092
WN Southwest
7M8
4:10 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN4370
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
CDT
6:25 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1081
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3784
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 PM
CDT
8:15 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN981
WN Southwest
738
9:38 PM
CDT
11:21 PM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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WN3635
WN Southwest
7M8
7:12 AM
CDT
8:34 AM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WN2054
WN Southwest
B38M
9:20 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3009
WN Southwest
73H
10:05 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN693
WN Southwest
737
2:10 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN957
WN Southwest
737
4:15 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1171
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
CDT
6:05 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2052
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 PM
CDT
7:40 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1785
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 PM
CDT
7:26 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nashville to Kansas City
2 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 491 mi 1h 41m nonstop 103 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 30 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 1h41-1h50 51%
SY Sun Country Airlines 3 51%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (33 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 MCI direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
103
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,788
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 Kansas City from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: CDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
491 mi / 790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m to 1h 50m.
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–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance491 mi / 790 km
Flight time1h 41m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights30 out / 28 return
1-stop connections103 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 41m to 1h 50m. The route covers 491 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from BNA to MCI. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, CVG, CLE, MSL, CID, LIT, PWK, YIP, BHM, SDF, OKC, PTK, SAV, ADS, OCF, ABE, GSP, MWO, USA, GPT, PIT, NAS, HPN, AEX, JAX, DPA, MHH, BED, YYZ, EGE, SFB, LRD, YOW, BJC, TEB, EYW, ABQ, MTJ, GCM, SCF, VNY, SNA, AZA, PLS, MBJ, PSP, STS, SMF, ELP, SXM, CUN, PUJ, JFK, PIE, ATL, RSW, ECP, ORD, EWR, SAT, HOU, IAH, MSY, AUS, DAL, SFO, STL, VPS, MDW, TPA, DCA, BWI, DFW, IND, PNS, MSP, SEA, MKE, CLT, DEN, DTW, RDU, MCO, LGA, IAD, PHX, SRQ, MIA, BOS, LAS, SAN, PHL, LAX, SLC, PDX, PGD, GUF, FLL, DSM, OMA, CHS, SJD and ICT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCI to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSL and 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 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).