Nashville to Milwaukee (BNA–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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476 mi airlines 40/wk
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WN705
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1009
WN Southwest
73H
11:46 AM
EDT
1:11 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN706
WN Southwest
7M8
2:40 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2707
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1583
WN Southwest
73H
8:55 PM
EDT
10:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2633
WN Southwest
737
10:20 PM
EDT
12:05 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN830
WN Southwest
737
6:40 AM
CDT
8:25 AM
EDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1461
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN377
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2436
WN Southwest
7S7
9:20 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN407
WN Southwest
7S7
9:50 AM
CDT
11:25 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2278
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
CDT
1:05 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3055
WN Southwest
7S7
4:30 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1325
WN Southwest
7M8
4:35 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2520
WN Southwest
738
6:01 PM
CDT
7:23 PM
EDT
0h 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 Milwaukee
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 476 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind 78 1-stop hubs

BNA–MKE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and SGX lead the route. The flight covers 476 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 39 737, 73H, 7M8 1h35-2h25 67%
SGX SGX 1 67%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX + WN (40 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 MKE direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,255
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 → MKE
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
MKE → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → MKE delays →

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric BNA→MKE SDF→MKE TYS→MKE
Distance from BNA 151 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 40 1
Flight time 1h 35m 0h 53m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to General Mitchell International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
476 mi / 766 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 2h 25m.
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–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance476 mi / 766 km
Flight time1h 35m to 2h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 39 return
1-stop connections78 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 2h 25m. The route covers 476 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SGX and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from BNA to MKE. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JVL, SDF, CMH, CLE, OSU, LUK, ATW, CAK, PTK, BUF, YIP, IAD, LSE, ABY, ECP, OMA, OKC, JAX, AEX, PIE, MMU, TEB, HPN, CHS, BED, ISM, SAV, VNC, APF, APA, BDL, PBI, BCT, EGE, BZN, TVC, HDN, JAC, PVR, MBJ, CUN, SCF, LAX, OAK, JFK, PUJ, SLC, ORD, ATL, MDW, STL, MSP, RSW, MIA, FLL, CLT, IAH, PHL, BWI, DCA, DFW, MCI, MCO, DAL, EWR, SRQ, TPA, DTW, AUS, LAS, DEN, LGA, PHX, SAN, BOS, IND, GRR and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from MKE to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF and TYS. 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 MKE

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from SGX and Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to MKE ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).