Nashville to Norfolk (BNA–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2804
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
EDT
12:25 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1626
WN Southwest
737
12:31 PM
EDT
3:22 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN3791
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3453
WN Southwest
73H
4:30 PM
EDT
7:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3170
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3221
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2879
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3463
WN Southwest
73H
12:45 PM
EDT
1:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3275
WN Southwest
737
4:35 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1242
WN Southwest
73H
7:00 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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 Norfolk
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 584 mi 1h 45m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

BNA–ORF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 584 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 17 737, 73H, 7S7 1h45-2h51 17%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (17 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 ORF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to ORF.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,060
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 → ORF
17%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
17%
Arriving
56%
Return
ORF → BNA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → ORF delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Norfolk is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
584 mi / 940 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 51m.
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–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance584 mi / 940 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 17 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Norfolk International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 2h 51m. The route covers 584 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from BNA to ORF. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDU, CMH, SAV, PDK, LUK, AHN, YYZ, PIE, TEB, MMU, BED, PWM, BCT, RIC, ASE, JAX, HDN, TPA, PBI, ATL, MIA, CUN, MDW, IAH, PHL, DEN, DCA, DTW, BWI, FLL, CLT, IAD, MCO, EWR, DFW, ORD, LGA, DAL, BDL, MSP, HVN, MSY, LAS, CHS, JFK, BOS and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORF to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORF

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNA to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to ORF ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RDU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.