Nashville to Valparaiso (BNA–VPS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2651
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1204
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN1092
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN1189
WN Southwest
7M8
1:45 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN470
WN Southwest
7S7
1:50 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN2186
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN4698
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 PM
EDT
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN3145
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN2889
WN Southwest
7S7
8:18 AM
EDT
9:37 AM
EDT
1h 19m
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WN1718
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN4632
WN Southwest
7M8
12:35 PM
EDT
2:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN1090
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN2111
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN1570
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN2432
WN Southwest
73H
6:15 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
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1h 35m
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Nashville to Valparaiso
1 carrier, 34 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 390 mi 1h 30m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

BNA–VPS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–VPS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 34 7M8, 7S7 1h30-1h35 52%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (34 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 VPS direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to VPS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,455
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 → VPS
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
100%
Return
VPS → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → VPS delays →

Other ways to reach Valparaiso from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Metric BNA→VPS SDF→VPS TYS→VPS
Distance from BNA 151 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 34 1 5
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 41m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Valparaiso.
Distance & Flight Time
390 mi / 628 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m.
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–VPS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Valparaiso route.
Route details
Distance390 mi / 628 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights34 out / 34 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: VPS
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to VPS flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 390 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from BNA to VPS. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, LCK, CAK, FNT, XNA, PIE, PIT, ATL, MIA, MDW, CLT, STL, IND, DFW, MCI, GRR, DAL, CVG, MSP, BWI, ORD, JFK, EWR, DCA, LGA, HOU, TYS and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VPS 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.
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 VPS

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to VPS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to VPS ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (628 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).