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

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WN5025
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1463
WN Southwest
738
9:35 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3328
WN Southwest
B38M
10:45 AM
CDT
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1683
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2308
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2816
WN Southwest
737
2:10 PM
CDT
4:15 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL4094
DL Delta
9:17 PM
CDT
11:12 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN801
WN Southwest
737
9:33 PM
CDT
11:26 PM
EDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
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WN379
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:30 AM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN4798
WN Southwest
7M8
3:15 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
CDT
0h 50m
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WN397
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1317
WN Southwest
737
5:25 PM
EDT
5:20 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2413
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Nashville to Louisville
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 151 mi 0h 53m nonstop +1h ahead 143 1-stop hubs

BNA–SDF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 151 miles in approximately 0h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 143 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 16 737, 738, 7S7, B38M 0h53-1h05 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 0h55 100% SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 0 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (16 flights/wk, 94%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 6%)
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
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
143
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,675
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 Louisville from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric BNA→SDF CHA→SDF TYS→SDF
Distance from BNA 112 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 17
Flight time 0h 53m 1h 0h 36m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
151 mi / 242 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m to 1h 5m.
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 time0h 53m to 1h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connections143 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 0h 53m to 1h 5m. The route covers 151 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SDF. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, ROA, CHA, TYS, AVL, CVG, SUS, MEM, CMH, UGN, STL, LAN, AGS, IND, PWK, GSP, YIP, PTK, BKL, HHH, CLE, RFD, SSI, MKE, CHS, CQF, ECP, BHM, MDT, SAV, RIC, ROW, OMA, ATW, YYZ, FTW, MSY, ISM, OKC, ADS, OCF, MCI, ADW, CRG, SYR, MMU, ABE, BLM, ROC, MNZ, LSE, JAN, JAX, GUF, SUA, MSN, LAL, TEB, APF, ORL, HPN, TUL, ALB, MLI, ICT, GNV, TMB, OPF, BCT, FCM, BED, SAT, EYW, FMY, MHH, GRB, APA, LRD, LNK, YWG, JFK, MTY, PSM, TEX, EGE, RIL, PVU, IFP, SCF, SNA, VNY, ONT, SJU, BOI, SJC, SUN, SAN, LGB, CLD, OAK, BFI, YVR, AXA, SFO, AUA, IAH, ATL, RSW, PGD, SRQ, IAD, CLT, DTW, DCA, EWR, MIA, VPS, ORD, BWI, MDW, PIT, PBI, FLL, AUS, DFW, PHL, MCO, HOU, RDU, DAL, MSP, TPA, LGA, DEN, LAX, PHX, BOS, PIE, LAS, SFB, SLC, PDX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SDF to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHA and TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNA to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SDF ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 151 miles (242 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

143 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chattanooga (CHA) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).