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

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480 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3w ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
LAX Los Angeles 16h 49m AAAFAM → SY Los Angeles (LAX) to Kansas City flights
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Nashville to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
480 mi 1h 18m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and MKC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
LAX ~16h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → MKC
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Return
MKC → BNA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric BNA→MKC TYS→MKC
Distance from BNA – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 95% –
Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
480 mi / 772 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

BNA–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance480 mi / 772 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 480 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MKC to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. 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 MKC

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to MKC is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (772 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).