Nashville to Louisville (BNA–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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151 mi airlines 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 6h ago
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WN3317
WN Southwest
73H
12:27 AM
EDT
2:16 AM
EDT
1h 49m
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WN1463
WN Southwest
73H
9:35 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3328
WN Southwest
7M8
10:45 AM
EDT
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1433
WN Southwest
B38M
10:55 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1683
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN941
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3363
WN Southwest
7S7
1:50 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2816
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN801
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
EDT
9:05 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN850
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
EDT
10:15 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1003
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
EDT
1h
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WN379
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:30 AM
EDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN4798
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
EDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2413
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN683
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN1317
WN Southwest
7S7
5:25 PM
EDT
5:20 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN3093
WN Southwest
738
6:15 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Louisville
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 151 mi 1h 5m nonstop 68 1-stop hubs

BNA–SDF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 151 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h05-1h49 55%
AA American Airlines 0 55% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 SDF direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,208
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 → SDF
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
82%
Return
SDF → BNA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric BNA→SDF TYS→SDF
Distance from BNA 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 36m
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
151 mi / 242 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 49m.
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–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance151 mi / 242 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 29 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 49m. The route covers 151 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SDF. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, IND, CVG, MEM, CMH, PDK, CLE, SAV, MDT, RIC, PTK, OKC, PIT, JAX, YYZ, CHS, SYR, AUS, ECP, TUL, MLI, ADS, MSY, ALB, ISM, TEB, PBI, SAT, APF, BCT, YWG, EGE, LRD, ONT, SFB, SJC, OAK, ATL, IAH, MIA, CLT, PGD, PHL, DCA, DFW, ORD, PIE, MSP, BWI, MDW, DTW, SRQ, VPS, MCO, EWR, DAL, FLL, IAD, LAS, TPA, HOU, RDU, PHX, LGA, DEN, RSW, BOS and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. 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 SDF

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SDF ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 151 miles (242 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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