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

BNA Airport Page →
1,969 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 47s ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AS1689
AS Alaska
73H
4:43 PM
CDT
7:33 PM
PDT
4h 50m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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AS1350
AS Alaska
739
4:43 PM
CDT
7:33 PM
PDT
4h 50m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS1377+1
AS Alaska
739
6:27 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
PDT
4h 53m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS1376+1
AS Alaska
739
10:30 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
CDT
4h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 16m F9UAWN → ASCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Portland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 21m AADLKE → AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Portland flights
MDW Chicago 6h 35m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Portland flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 38m AFDLKE → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 43m WN → ASWN Kansas City (MCI) to Portland flights
SEA Seattle 6h 53m ASAYDL → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Portland flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 55m WN → ASBAWN Sacramento (SMF) to Portland flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 1m AAWN → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Portland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 4m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Portland flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 5m F9UDWN → ASF9KE Las Vegas (LAS) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nashville to Portland
3 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,969 mi 4h 50m nonstop -2h behind

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 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore BNA Routes PDX Routes BNA Live Flights PDX Live Flights BNA Delays PDX Delays
All flights from Portland (PDX) Portland to Nashville flights
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 11 739, 73H 4h50-4h53 64% Oneworld HA
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 64% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 64% – –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (11 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
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
61
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DEN ~6h 16m SLC ~6h 21m MDW ~6h 35m MSP ~6h 38m MCI ~6h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,973
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → PDX
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
84%
Return
PDX → BNA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → PDX delays →
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 2
Weekly flights 11 2
Flight time 4h 50m 4h 22m
Departure OTP 64% –
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 50m gate to gate.
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 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights11 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,969 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from BNA to PDX: Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Chicago Midway.
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.
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 PDX

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to PDX is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,969 miles (3,168 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).