Nashville to Minneapolis (BNA–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 695 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 203 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 27 | 739 | 2h12-2h13 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 17 | 738 | 2h06-2h11 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | B38M | 2h02-2h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→MSP | CHA→MSP | SDF→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 112 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 114 | – | 84 |
| Flight time | 2h 2m | 2h 5m | 1h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
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.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
BNA–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to MSP
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 114 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to MSP ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes to 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 695 miles (1,119 km). There are approximately 114 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 195 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
203 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via COU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chattanooga (CHA), Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).