Nashville to Ontario (BNA–ONT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2145
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1058
WN Southwest
73H
7:47 PM
EDT
10:32 PM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4127
WN Southwest
738
5:25 AM
PDT T4
11:10 AM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1036
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 AM
PDT T4
1:40 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1853
WN Southwest
737
11:20 AM
PDT T4
5:15 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Ontario
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,747 mi 4h 25m nonstop -3h behind 35 1-stop hubs

BNA–ONT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,747 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–ONT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7M8 4h25-5h45 72%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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 ONT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to ONT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,542
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 → ONT
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
84%
Return
ONT → BNA
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → ONT delays →

Other ways to reach Ontario from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Ontario International Airport.
Metric BNA→ONT SDF→ONT
Distance from BNA 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 15 1
Flight time 4h 25m 3h 22m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Ontario International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Ontario is 3 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · ONT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 PM in Ontario.
Distance & Flight Time
1,747 mi / 2,811 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m to 5h 45m.
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–ONT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Ontario route.
Route details
Distance1,747 mi / 2,811 km
Flight time4h 25m to 5h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: ONT
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to ONT flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Ontario International Airport take approximately 4h 25m to 5h 45m. The route covers 1,747 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from BNA to ONT. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, MEM, VNY, BUR, CVG, IND, SAF, SJC, GSO, OAK, SJD, EWR, LAL, PHL, FLL, MIA, YUL, ORD, SLC, ATL, IAH, CLT, DFW, HOU, MDW, DEN, PHX, LAS, PDX, SFO, DAL, SEA, SMF, AUS and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ontario is 3 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from ONT to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 ONT

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNA to ONT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to ONT ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,747 miles (2,811 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).