Nashville to Richmond (BNA–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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526 mi airlines 19/wk
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WN4594
WN Southwest
73H
10:15 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN165
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
EDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN4630
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN205
WN Southwest
7S7
4:15 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN4214
WN Southwest
7M8
5:15 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN8819
WN Southwest
6:45 PM
EDT
9:13 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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WN3652
WN Southwest
7S7
11:40 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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WN1721
WN Southwest
7S7
12:46 PM
EDT
1:32 PM
EDT
0h 46m
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MX6402
MX Breeze
E90
1:20 PM
EDT
1:54 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN2227
WN Southwest
73H
1:40 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN209
WN Southwest
73H
4:45 PM
EDT
5:21 PM
EDT
0h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WN1584
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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Nashville to Richmond
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 526 mi 1h 35m nonstop 57 1-stop hubs

BNA–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 526 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 18 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h35-2h28 70%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (18 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to RIC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to RIC.
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One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,077
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → RIC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
Return
RIC → BNA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → RIC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Richmond is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
526 mi / 847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 2h 28m.
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.

BNA–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance526 mi / 847 km
Flight time1h 35m to 2h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 18 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 2h 28m. The route covers 526 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from BNA to RIC. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, GSP, CMH, PIT, LNS, CHS, LCK, JAX, MKE, YYZ, DAL, MMU, TEB, PIE, SWF, FXE, PWK, SUA, STL, APF, BCT, SGR, SRQ, BDA, BZN, SLC, BFI, ATL, RDU, MDW, FLL, MIA, IAH, BOS, BWI, DFW, CLT, DTW, PHL, TPA, IAD, IND, MCO, ORD, EWR, BDL, LGA, MSP, LAS, MSY, HVN, JFK, RSW, DEN, PBI, PHX and PVD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIC to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 RIC

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNA to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to RIC ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 526 miles (847 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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