Nashville to Philadelphia (BNA–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–PHL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 674 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: EI, QR | 65 | 319, 320, CR9, E75 | 2h07-2h16 | Oneworld | EI, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 37 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h-2h05 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→PHL | HSV→PHL | CHA→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 150 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 9m | 1h 52m | 1h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 95% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
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.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
BNA–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to PHL
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 150 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to PHL is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 674 miles (1,084 km). There are approximately 150 weekly flights outbound and 130 return, totaling 280 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Richmond, John Glenn Columbus and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Evansville (EVV).