Nashville to Minneapolis (BNA–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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695 mi airlines 62/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL2221
DL Delta
739
6:00 AM
EDT TM
8:14 AM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN711
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2750
WN Southwest
7M8
8:13 AM
EDT
10:37 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1602
SY Sun Country
738
8:30 AM
EDT
10:41 AM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2857
AF Air France
320
10:25 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2724
DL Delta
320
11:21 AM
EDT TM
2:09 PM
CDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2612
DL Delta
739
6:46 PM
EDT TM
9:00 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY634
SY Sun Country
738
8:25 PM
EDT
10:36 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2155
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
EDT
11:05 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3425
WN Southwest
7M8
10:05 PM
EDT
12:20 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1020
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 PM
EDT
12:40 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2545
WN Southwest
7M8
10:57 PM
EDT
1:13 AM+1
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN983
WN Southwest
738
6:20 AM
CDT T2
8:35 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN513
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 AM
CDT T2
9:15 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2724
DL Delta
320
7:14 AM
CDT T1
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1601
SY Sun Country
738
9:20 AM
CDT T2
11:25 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2600
WN Southwest
7M8
2:15 PM
CDT T2
4:15 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2612
DL Delta
739
3:38 PM
CDT T1
5:41 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2825
AF Air France
320
3:52 PM
CDT T1
5:52 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY633
SY Sun Country
738
5:00 PM
CDT T2
7:01 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2142
WN Southwest
73H
5:14 PM
CDT T2
7:17 PM
EDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1144
DL Delta
739
11:26 PM
CDT T1
1:56 AM+1
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nashville to Minneapolis
4 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 695 mi 2h 11m nonstop -1h behind 135 1-stop hubs

BNA–MSP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 695 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 135 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 7M8, 7S7 2h15-3h24 54%
DL Delta Air Lines 21 320, 739 2h14-3h48 54% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 320 2h15 54% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 6 738 2h11 54%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AF, DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (34 flights/wk, 55%)
SkyTeam: AF + DL (28 flights/wk, 45%)
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 MSP direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
135
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,410
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 → MSP
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
78%
Return
MSP → BNA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric BNA→MSP SDF→MSP TYS→MSP
Distance from BNA 151 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 2
Weekly flights 62 36 7
Flight time 2h 11m 1h 49m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 54%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
695 mi / 1,119 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m to 3h 48m.
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.

Getting from MSP

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.

Minneapolis Climate

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

Key statistics for the Nashville to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance695 mi / 1,119 km
Flight time2h 11m to 3h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights62 out / 63 return
1-stop connections135 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take approximately 2h 11m to 3h 48m. The route covers 695 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from BNA to MSP. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, DPA, PTK, FWA, LSE, LUK, CGF, CID, DSI, GRB, GSP, BUF, YIP, AEX, DLH, APA, AGS, ILM, FTW, MMU, TEB, HDN, MTJ, SGR, PIE, HOU, ORL, JAC, SBN, PVD, VNC, RIL, PBI, SUA, FXE, HPN, EGE, YWG, MRK, APF, TEX, BCT, BED, SUN, VNY, SCF, FCA, PLS, PVR, AZA, QRO, BFI, PSP, SNA, MBJ, SJC, GCM, CUN, SXM, PUJ, AUA, VPS, MDW, OKC, GRR, ATL, ORD, STL, MEM, IAH, IND, RIC, CMH, MKE, MCI, DFW, YYC, XNA, DTW, PHL, IAD, FSD, PIT, DCA, PDX, SLC, DSM, MIA, DAL, CLT, ATW, YUL, SDF, RDU, BWI, DEN, CLE, FAR, CVG, AUS, LHR, YYZ, OMA, SAT, MCO, EWR, LAS, LGA, PHX, BDL, RSW, TPA, SAV, DUB, ORF, FLL, SYR, SMF, BOS, TYS, LAX, JFK, PGD, SEA, SAN, SFO, CHS, MSY, SRQ, JAX, BZN, ABQ, JWN, SJD and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from MSP 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.
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 MSP

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 62 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 11 minutes to 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 695 miles (1,119 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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