Nashville to Memphis (BNA–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN472
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 5m
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WN699
WN Southwest
7M8
8:00 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2269
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN701
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
CDT
1h 5m
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WN1772
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 PM
EDT
11:25 PM
CDT
1h 10m
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WN1761
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
CDT
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3236
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
EDT
1h
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DL1490
DL Delta
12:36 PM
CDT
1:26 PM+1
EDT
23h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1081
WN Southwest
7S7
3:25 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h
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WN3350
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN2376
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h
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WN2730
WN Southwest
737
5:05 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN2266
WN Southwest
11:58 PM
CDT
1:07 AM
EDT
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 Memphis
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 200 mi 1h 5m nonstop -1h behind 76 1-stop hubs

BNA–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 200 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h05-1h10 67%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 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 MEM direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to MEM.
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One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,059
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 → MEM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
38%
Return
MEM → BNA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric BNA→MEM HSV→MEM CHA→MEM
Distance from BNA 103 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 29 1
Flight time 1h 5m 2h 34m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Memphis is 1 hour behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
200 mi / 322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 40m.
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–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance200 mi / 322 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 30 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 40m. The route covers 200 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from BNA to MEM. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHA, SUS, BHM, SDF, CVG, GSO, DSM, TUL, PIT, CLE, JAX, DSI, JCI, SAT, IND, RIC, SHV, MLI, ORF, IAD, MSY, BUF, MKC, YYZ, YIP, PTK, RSW, FAR, APF, SWF, PBI, OPF, VRB, MHH, APA, JFK, EGE, YWG, LRD, BZN, SJO, YYR, SFO, OAK, SEA, PIE, IAH, ATL, AUS, MIA, BOS, CLT, DFW, ORD, MDW, DAL, HOU, DCA, MSP, DTW, CHS, LAX, EWR, RDU, PHX, FLL, MCO, BWI, PHL, SFB, LAS, DEN, PNS, LGA, TPA and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from MEM to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, CHA and SDF. 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 MEM

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to MEM ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 200 miles (322 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Louisville (SDF).