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

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WN909
WN Southwest
738
9:25 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2144
WN Southwest
738
12:10 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4265
WN Southwest
7M8
1:20 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN924
WN Southwest
7S7
2:25 PM
CDT
5:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Buffalo to Nashville
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 633 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 79 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 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 79 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 7 738 1h55 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,814
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 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 2 1 2
Weekly flights 7 1 2
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 27m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 100%
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.
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)2
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
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 approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 633 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BUF to BNA. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MMU, STL, BKL, PDK, CMH, AVL, IND, TRI, CLE, PIT, MKC, SYR, ROC, GSP, UES, AIK, TEB, HPN, MKE, ORL, BDL, FRG, BED, PHF, CHS, ALB, TMB, JAX, ECP, VRB, MSP, YUL, OPF, PIE, BCT, ASE, EGE, APF, PGD, PBI, EYW, FXE, JAC, PLS, DAL, OKC, MIA, BOI, SCF, BZN, SLC, SNA, BFI, SJU, BOS, DTW, IAD, DCA, PHL, FLL, ORD, BWI, MDW, ATL, JFK, DEN, EWR, LGA, MCO, RDU, LAS, CLT, TPA, DFW, MEM, LAX, PHX, SRQ and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 YHM. 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 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to BNA ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 633 miles (1,018 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Niagara Falls (IAG), Rochester (ROC) and Hamilton (YHM).