Nashville to Portland (BNA–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
B39M
4:45 PM
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B39M
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Nashville to Portland
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,969 mi 4h 55m nonstop -2h behind 103 1-stop hubs

BNA–PDX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,969 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 7 B39M 4h55 67% Oneworld HA
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 67% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 67% – –
Aircraft on this route
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO + WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 PDX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
103
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,904
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Portland from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric BNA→PDX SDF→PDX
Distance from BNA – 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 7 –
Flight time 4h 55m 4h 32m
Departure OTP 67% –
Louisville (SDF) to Portland flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Portland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Portland is 2 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: CDT · PDX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,969 mi / 3,168 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m.
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–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,969 mi / 3,168 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections103 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Portland International Airport take approximately 4h 55m. The route covers 1,969 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BNA to PDX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, YWG, EAR, CMH, ASE, MKC, EGE, ICT, APA, JAC, FCM, MEM, PIT, AEX, XNA, PDK, LGB, SDF, BFI, RNO, DSM, OTH, RDU, VNY, SAT, HPN, BIF, SUN, SJC, MSN, SGR, HOU, BOI, OAK, FCA, TEB, UDD, SNA, SBA, SCF, GSO, MLB, TRM, TUS, STS, AFW, AZA, FAT, ELP, PBI, SBP, TPA, PVR, FXE, PSP, BZN, FLL, ABQ, NLU, CUN, SJD, YVR, IAD, GRR, IAH, CLT, ATL, DFW, MIA, DCA, MCO, SEA, HND, JFK, ORD, DTW, SFO, LAS, MSP, CVG, DEN, EWR, MDW, PHL, SLC, AMS, PHX, LAX, ONT, MSY, DAL, BOS, LHR, AUS, SAN, KEF, STL, BUR, MCI, SMF, BWI, PVU and BXM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 2 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from PDX 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.
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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 PDX

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to PDX ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,969 miles (3,168 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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