Charleston to Nashville (CHS–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2287
WN Southwest
B38M
6:15 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1441
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1448
WN Southwest
737
10:50 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN1503
WN Southwest
7M8
12:00 PM
EDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1823
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN1877
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2795
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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UA5204
UA United
E75L
6:40 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1291
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN854
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN2428
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN553
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
EDT
12:25 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN1384
WN Southwest
7M8
12:10 PM
EDT
2:16 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WN2708
WN Southwest
73H
3:15 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN766
WN Southwest
7M8
3:16 PM
EDT
5:39 PM
EDT
2h 23m
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WN1788
WN Southwest
73H
4:20 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN958
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN2246
WN Southwest
737
6:22 PM
EDT
8:41 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WN2642
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Charleston to Nashville
2 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 439 mi 0h 20m nonstop 88 1-stop hubs

CHS–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 0h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHS–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h35-1h40 64%
UA United Airlines 1 E75L 1h10 64% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (40 flights/wk, 98%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHS to BNA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
88
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,500
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
CHS → BNA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
66%
Return
BNA → CHS
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric CHS→BNA HHH→BNA MYR→BNA
Distance from CHS 60 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 44 1 28
Flight time 0h 20m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
439 mi / 706 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 20m to 1h 40m.
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.

CHS–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance439 mi / 706 km
Flight time0h 20m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights44 out / 40 return
1-stop connections88 hubs
Origin: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 0h 20m to 1h 40m. The route covers 439 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from CHS to BNA. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAE, CHA, SUA, MKC, BCT, TMB, APF, TEB, SAV, RIC, FRG, SDF, DAY, ELH, IND, COU, CLE, HPN, OPF, PIE, SWF, BUF, RDU, CAK, BED, PLS, MHH, AFW, GRR, SYR, TUL, SFB, MKE, PWM, ABQ, SCF, YUL, MTJ, ALB, SXM, SNA, ROC, SJU, HVN, SBA, VNY, SJC, ATL, RSW, CVG, CMH, IAD, HOU, DCA, MIA, ORD, MDW, BDL, CLT, IAH, BWI, PHL, FLL, DFW, MEM, BOS, DEN, PIT, JFK, PVD, LGA, DTW, MSP, MSY, EWR, DAL, ORF, STL, MCO, AUS, TPA, PBI, SAT, PDK, SEA, NAS, FTW and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHH, MYR and SAV. 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 CHS to BNA

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHS to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to BNA ranges from 0 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (706 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CAE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hilton Head Island (HHH), Myrtle Beach (MYR) and Savannah (SAV).