Nashville to Salt Lake City (BNA–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1068
DL Delta
738
7:25 AM
EDT TM
10:15 AM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4647
WN Southwest
B38M
10:35 AM
EDT
1:25 PM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3101
WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 AM
EDT
2:45 PM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3085
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
MDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1593
DL Delta
738
2:09 PM
EDT TM
4:43 PM
MDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2205
DL Delta
739
7:22 PM
EDT
10:10 PM
MDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2565
WN Southwest
738
5:10 AM
MDT T1
9:25 AM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2214
DL Delta
738
9:45 AM
MDT TM
2:02 PM
EDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3546
WN Southwest
7S7
11:25 AM
MDT
3:45 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1341
WN Southwest
73H
1:20 PM
MDT
5:30 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2205
DL Delta
739
1:59 PM
MDT TM
6:10 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2317
DL Delta
738
8:33 PM
MDT TM
12:42 AM+1
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Salt Lake City
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,401 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind 129 1-stop hubs

BNA–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,401 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 129 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 21 738, 739 3h48-4h34 64% SkyTeam
WN Southwest Airlines 4 7M8, B38M 3h40-3h50 64%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 84%)
Unaffiliated: WN (4 flights/wk, 16%)
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 SLC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
129
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,772
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 → SLC
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
85%
Return
SLC → BNA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → SLC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,401 mi / 2,255 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m to 4h 34m.
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.

Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

BNA–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,401 mi / 2,255 km
Flight time3h 40m to 4h 34m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connections129 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 3h 40m to 4h 34m. The route covers 1,401 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SLC. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PUC, APA, MTJ, DPA, JVL, DSM, SUS, ATW, RIL, JAC, FAR, EGE, ASE, MKC, GSP, SAV, TEX, MAF, FNL, ADS, ENW, CXO, PDK, FCM, BTR, PWK, SHV, MYL, YYZ, SGR, LUK, ROC, AHN, SCF, DSI, SUN, SRQ, VNY, TRM, DLH, PIE, BUF, FXE, MDT, GNV, FCA, APC, FTW, CHO, ORL, SNA, CCR, LAL, PSP, BFI, SJC, OAK, PVR, BCT, MMU, PBI, TMB, TEB, ILG, HPN, BED, PSM, LRD, PLS, CUN, SXM, LIT, DCA, ONT, DAL, OMA, ATL, MDW, PHL, MSP, MCI, DFW, CMH, YYC, BZN, HOU, AUS, DEN, LAS, ORD, PHX, MKE, MIA, STL, SEA, DTW, SAT, IAD, BOS, PDX, MCO, TPA, CLT, RDU, SMF, BWI, LHR, SAN, LGA, CLE, MEM, EWR, IND, SFO, LAX, MSY, FLL, CVG, BUR, JFK, IAH, XNA, LGB, ABQ, OKC, PIT, RSW, TUL and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SLC 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 SLC

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNA to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SLC ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,401 miles (2,255 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

129 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PUC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.