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

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WN3791
WN Southwest
737
9:34 AM
CDT
12:06 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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WN3453
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
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9:45 PM
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1h 50m
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WN3221
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 AM
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6:45 AM
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1h 55m
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WN3463
WN Southwest
737
10:47 AM
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11:33 AM
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1h 46m
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WN1242
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B38M
7:00 PM
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7:55 PM
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Nashville to Norfolk
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 584 mi 1h 32m nonstop +1h ahead 76 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 32m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore BNA Routes ORF Routes BNA Live Flights ORF Live Flights BNA Delays ORF Delays
Carriers on this route

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 9 737, 7S7 1h32-1h50 79% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to ORF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,429
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
584 mi / 940 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 1h 50m.
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.

Facts

BNA–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance584 mi / 940 km
Flight time1h 32m to 1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Norfolk International Airport take approximately 1h 32m to 1h 50m. The route covers 584 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from BNA to ORF. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, PDK, RDU, RIC, CLE, LNS, SAV, HPN, AHN, CAK, TEB, SUS, BED, NAS, FRG, YYZ, MMU, PIE, BCT, APF, TMB, MHH, ELH, PWM, PBI, RSW, FOK, EYW, COS, AUS, FXE, HDN, EGE, ASE, MAF, STT, SJU, JAC, LGB, JAX, CUN, PVU, MIA, TPA, MSP, IAH, ATL, MDW, IAD, DCA, CMH, DTW, BDL, ORD, BWI, MEM, CLT, JFK, EWR, MCO, MSY, PHL, HVN, LGA, FLL, PVD, DAL, DFW, CHS, DEN, PIT, BOS, PHX, LAS, SAN and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from ORF to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 ORF

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to ORF ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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