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

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491 mi airlines 55/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY3005
SY Sun Country
738
2:06 AM
EDT
3:29 AM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1063
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN156
WN Southwest
7M8
8:00 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3806
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
EDT
2:10 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1648
WN Southwest
7M8
1:15 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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WN1191
WN Southwest
B38M
2:48 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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WN1081
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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WN3350
WN Southwest
737
5:40 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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WN3784
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 PM
EDT
8:15 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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WN973
WN Southwest
7M8
8:31 PM
EDT
10:10 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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WN981
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN976
WN Southwest
7M8
10:20 PM
EDT
12:15 AM+1
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2022
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3635
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 AM
EDT
9:10 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN2054
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 AM
EDT
10:50 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN678
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
EDT
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3884
WN Southwest
737
10:25 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3009
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1785
WN Southwest
73H
12:20 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN202
WN Southwest
7M8
1:12 PM
EDT
2:36 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WN693
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN957
WN Southwest
7S7
4:15 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN2052
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN791
WN Southwest
73H
6:42 PM
EDT
8:04 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Kansas City
2 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 491 mi 1h 23m nonstop 76 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 23m. Beyond nonstop, 76 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 52 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h32-1h55 86%
SY Sun Country Airlines 3 738 1h23 86%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (55 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
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,832
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → MCI
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
100%
Return
MCI → BNA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric BNA→MCI MSL→MCI
Distance from BNA 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 55
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 86%
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: EDT · MCI: EDT

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 23m to 1h 55m.
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 23m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights55 out / 52 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
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 23m to 1h 55m. The route covers 491 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from BNA to MCI. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, CVG, MSL, CLE, LIT, BHM, PTK, OKC, DPA, GSP, CID, APA, PIT, YIP, EGE, TEB, HPN, ABQ, BED, PLS, SCF, LRD, SNA, GCM, SMF, CUN, VNY, VPS, ATL, IAH, STL, SAT, AUS, PIE, MSP, PHL, BWI, ORD, MDW, CLT, DAL, DCA, HOU, ECP, PNS, IND, DFW, MCO, MSY, LGA, SLC, MKE, DEN, DTW, PHX, TPA, LAS, JFK, BOS, MIA, IAD, RDU, GUF, EWR, RSW, PGD, SEA, FLL, LAX, PDX, SRQ, SFO, SAN, SJD, MBJ and PUJ. 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. 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 MCI

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Southwest 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 ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. 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

76 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).