Nashville to Raleigh/Durham (BNA–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–RDU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 441 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 174 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 35 | E75, E75S | 1h30-1h47 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 26 | CR9 | 1h42-1h46 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 25 | 73H, 7S7 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→RDU | CHA→RDU | EVV→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 112 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 86 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 11m | 2h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
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.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
BNA–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to RDU
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 86 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to RDU ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 441 miles (710 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
174 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chattanooga (CHA), Evansville (EVV) and Louisville (SDF).