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

CHS Airport Page →
439 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 45m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1141
WN Southwest
73H
6:25 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2575
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN237
WN Southwest
737
1:05 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN899
WN Southwest
7M8
2:10 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1206
WN Southwest
737
4:50 PM
EDT
5:20 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1142
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN469
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3932
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4230
WN Southwest
7M8
10:50 AM
CDT
1:20 PM
EDT
1h 30m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN470
WN Southwest
7M8
1:40 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2370
WN Southwest
7M8
4:15 PM
CDT
6:45 PM
EDT
1h 30m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2047
WN Southwest
7M8
4:15 PM
CDT
6:45 PM
EDT
1h 30m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3939
WN Southwest
7M8
6:31 PM
CDT
8:52 PM
EDT
1h 21m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4561
WN Southwest
7M8
7:20 PM
CDT
9:45 PM
EDT
1h 25m
51%
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
ATL Atlanta 3h 16m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 37m AABA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 3h 45m G4MX WN Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Nashville flights
STL St Louis 4h 3m WN WN St Louis (STL) to Nashville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 20m WN SYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
MCO Orlando 4h 21m MX EJAF9WN Orlando (MCO) to Nashville flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 24m MX WN New Orleans (MSY) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 33m AA AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 4h 35m EJAWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 38m AFDLVS AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charleston to Nashville
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 439 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind

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 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 22 737, 73H, 7M8 1h25-1h35 100%
UA United Airlines 0 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (22 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (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, CHS to BNA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,714
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
BNA → CHS
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
84%
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 4 5
Weekly flights 22 1 18
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 12m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
439 mi / 706 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m 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.

CHS–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance439 mi / 706 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 22 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 439 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CHS to BNA: Southwest Airlines and United 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Charleston.
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 Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CHS to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to BNA is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (706 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hilton Head Island (HHH), Myrtle Beach (MYR) and Savannah (SAV).