Nashville to St Louis (BNA–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN806
WN Southwest
738
6:25 AM
CDT
7:45 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN379
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 AM
CDT
8:25 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1095
WN Southwest
737
11:55 AM
CDT
1:15 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN3616
WN Southwest
73H
12:15 PM
CDT
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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AS314
AS Alaska
5:59 PM
CDT
7:49 PM
CDT
1h 50m
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WN2242
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 15m
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WN732
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 PM
CDT
9:15 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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UA4610
UA United
8:22 PM
CDT
11:30 PM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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WN813
WN Southwest
73H
9:17 PM
CDT
10:26 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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WN814
WN Southwest
737
9:55 PM
CDT
11:15 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1146
WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 PM
CDT
11:45 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4668
WN Southwest
B38M
6:45 AM
CDT T2
7:55 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN4159
WN Southwest
73H
7:05 AM
CDT T2
8:15 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3456
WN Southwest
737
9:55 AM
CDT T2
11:05 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN859
WN Southwest
7S7
11:35 AM
CDT T2
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 10m
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WN1604
WN Southwest
7M8
12:15 PM
CDT T2
1:25 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2445
WN Southwest
737
2:10 PM
CDT T2
3:20 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3556
WN Southwest
73H
2:30 PM
CDT T2
3:40 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3557
WN Southwest
73H
5:35 PM
CDT T2
6:45 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1196
WN Southwest
737
9:31 PM
CDT T2
10:29 PM
CDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
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Nashville to St Louis
4 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 272 mi 0h 41m nonstop 144 1-stop hubs

BNA–STL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 272 miles in approximately 0h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 144 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 27 737, 738, 73H, 7S7, B38M 1h09-1h20 49%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 1h50 49% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 1 3h08 49% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 0 49% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (27 flights/wk, 93%)
Oneworld: AA + AS (1 flights/wk, 3%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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 STL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
144
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,235
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 St Louis from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric BNA→STL SDF→STL
Distance from BNA 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 30 1
Flight time 0h 41m
Departure OTP 49%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
St Louis is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: CDT · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
272 mi / 437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 41m to 3h 8m.
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–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance272 mi / 437 km
Flight time0h 41m to 3h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights30 out / 27 return
1-stop connections144 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 0h 41m to 3h 8m. The route covers 272 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from BNA to STL. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AIK, SUS, AGS, HHH, BKL, MKC, CHO, ILM, SGF, BUF, DSM, CGF, ISM, DHN, GSP, FSD, PWK, LIT, ATW, CID, PIE, PTK, BLM, AVL, ORF, TUL, ROC, PWA, GSO, BCT, FWA, EYW, OPF, SWF, CEU, HYA, ABE, MMU, HPN, TEB, APF, NAS, ORL, PBI, SUA, ICT, ABQ, EGE, BDL, LRD, ASE, JFK, SAF, RIL, BED, FMY, BZN, TVC, TUS, AFW, PLS, JAC, FOK, MAF, SCF, UDD, YVR, PVR, MBJ, VNY, CLD, SNA, SJC, LGB, APC, SJD, PSP, BUR, CUN, SJU, CLE, YUL, ECP, MYR, CMH, JBR, IAH, VPS, PIT, ORD, ATL, IAD, MSY, DFW, EWR, DCA, MIA, JAX, RDU, BWI, DAL, CLT, OMA, RSW, MCO, CVG, MDW, MSP, MCI, HOU, PHL, BOS, PNS, DTW, TPA, SAT, SLC, DEN, MKE, LAS, FLL, AUS, SAV, PHX, MEM, LGA, YYZ, SEA, SFO, CHS, SRQ, LHR, SAN, PDX, LAX, LUK, UGN, OKC, IND, GRR, DPA, SMF, PUJ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STL to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF. 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 STL

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to STL ranges from 0 hours 41 minutes to 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 272 miles (437 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

144 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AIK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).