Chattanooga to Nashville (CHA–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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112 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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
ATL Atlanta 2h 57m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 57m AA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 16m AFDLKE AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 42m AAUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 3m AAQFQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 5h 10m AA AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 56m G4 ADG4WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nashville flights
LGA New York 6h 1m CNSDL AABADL New York (LGA) to Nashville flights
EWR Newark 6h 1m UA UA Newark (EWR) to Nashville flights
MIA Miami 6h 5m AA AABAIB Miami (MIA) to Nashville flights
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Chattanooga to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
112 mi 0h 24m nonstop -1h behind

CHA–BNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
992
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
CHA → BNA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
BNA → CHA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric CHA→BNA TYS→BNA HSV→BNA
Distance from CHA 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 13 2
Weekly flights ~1 17 2
Flight time 0h 24m 0h 33m 0h 56m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
112 mi / 180 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 24m 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.

CHA–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance112 mi / 180 km
Flight time0h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Nashville International Airport take about 0h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 112 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Chattanooga.
Yes, return flights from BNA to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and PDK. 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 CHA to BNA

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHA to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to BNA is about 0 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 112 miles (180 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).