Buffalo to Nashville (BUF–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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633 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 40m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1674
WN Southwest
7M8
9:45 AM
EDT
10:40 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN668
WN Southwest
73H
11:50 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3996
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2928
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3413
WN Southwest
73H
12:25 PM
CDT
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2484
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 50m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4728
WN Southwest
7M8
1:30 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3986
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4889
WN Southwest
73H
8:05 PM
CDT
10:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 51m AMDLKE AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 3h 53m WN EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 9m AFAMDL AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 14m AVCMSN AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 14m AA AAJREWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 18m AAAS AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 28m F9 AADLWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 33m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
EWR Newark 4h 39m CMOSUA UA Newark (EWR) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Nashville
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 633 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind

BUF–BNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Contour Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 633 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 73H, 7M8 1h55 78%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 78% SkyTeam
LF Contour Airlines 0 78%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF + WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (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, BUF to BNA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,799
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
BUF → BNA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
87%
Return
BNA → BUF
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric BUF→BNA IAG→BNA ROC→BNA
Distance from BUF 16 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 8
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 27m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nashville is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
633 mi / 1,018 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

BUF–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance633 mi / 1,018 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 633 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from BUF to BNA: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Contour Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from BNA to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAG, ROC and YTZ. 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 BUF to BNA

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Contour Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to BNA is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 633 miles (1,018 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Niagara Falls (IAG), Rochester (ROC) and Toronto (YTZ).