Nashville to Orlando (BNA–MCO) — 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–MCO is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 617 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 123 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h50-2h05 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 32Q, A21N | 2h02-2h05 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | VS | |
| LF Contour Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Orlando from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→MCO | HSV→MCO | MSL→MCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 144 | 6 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 45m | 1h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · MCO: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
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.
Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.
Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.
Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.
BNA–MCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to MCO
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Frontier, Delta Air Lines, Contour Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 144 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to MCO is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 617 miles (993 km). There are approximately 144 weekly flights outbound and 145 return, totaling 289 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Birmingham-Shuttlesworth, McGhee Tyson and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Muscle Shoals (MSL) and Chattanooga (CHA).