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

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WN4594
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN205
WN Southwest
7S7
4:15 PM
CDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4214
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4321
G4 Allegiant
319
9:23 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2227
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3652
WN Southwest
737
11:40 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1998
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1584
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nashville to Richmond
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 526 mi 1h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 99 1-stop hubs

BNA–RIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and FlyNordic lead the route. The flight covers 526 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 99 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 9 7S7, B38M 1h40 55%
LF FlyNordic 0 55%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF + WN (9 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
99
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,114
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.

Other ways to reach Richmond from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric BNA→RIC SDF→RIC TYS→RIC
Distance from BNA 151 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 10 1
Flight time 1h 6m 1h 18m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Richmond International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
526 mi / 847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m to 1h 40m.
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 6m to 1h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 12 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 6m to 1h 40m. The route covers 526 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: FlyNordic and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from BNA to RIC. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, GSO, CMI, TYS, FDK, INT, CHS, SAV, SDF, IND, LNS, DCA, MMU, RDU, GSP, MNZ, LCK, PIT, PWK, SUS, CVG, TEB, YYZ, ROC, MKE, VRB, AMA, DAL, SUA, CPS, APF, LAL, OCF, OPF, PIE, SWF, BCT, YUL, SGR, TMB, SRQ, EYW, PSM, STL, PWA, OMA, HOU, YHU, MLB, BDA, FXE, APA, ABQ, AUS, DRO, BZN, ASE, SLC, JAC, SNA, SAN, SJC, SBA, BFI, MIA, FLL, ATL, IAH, IAD, MSP, BOS, DTW, BWI, CLT, BDL, EWR, PHL, DFW, ORD, TPA, MSY, LGA, MCO, MDW, JFK, PBI, RSW, SJU, JAX, LAS, DEN, PHX, HVN, PVD, CMH, LAX, BUY, SEZ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from RIC to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF and TYS. 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 RIC

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from FlyNordic and Southwest Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to RIC ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 526 miles (847 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).