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

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633 mi airlines 14/wk
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WN909
WN Southwest
73H
9:25 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN754
WN Southwest
737
12:30 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN937
WN Southwest
737
12:48 PM
EDT
1:39 PM
EDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN2144
WN Southwest
7S7
1:30 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN924
WN Southwest
7S7
2:25 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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WN1287
WN Southwest
7S7
2:25 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN534
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
EDT
6:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Buffalo to Nashville
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 633 mi 0h 51m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

BUF–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 633 miles in approximately 0h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 737, 73H 0h51-2h05 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 93%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,690
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
BNA → BUF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
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 ROC→BNA YHM→BNA
Distance from BUF 55 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 14 2
Flight time 0h 51m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
633 mi / 1,018 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m to 2h 5m.
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 time0h 51m to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 0h 51m to 2h 5m. The route covers 633 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BUF to BNA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, TEB, FRG, MKC, PIT, MKE, MEM, ORL, FXE, BCT, APF, ECP, PBI, MSP, YUL, PIE, EGE, ASE, PGD, OKC, SLC, IAD, PHL, EWR, DCA, DFW, ORD, MDW, BWI, DTW, BOS, MCO, CLT, LGA, MIA, JFK, TPA, FLL, ATL, PHX, RSW, DEN, LAS and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YHM and YYZ. 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 Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BUF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to BNA ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 633 miles (1,018 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).