Cleveland to Nashville (CLE–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3238
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1369
WN Southwest
7S7
12:52 PM
EDT
1:31 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1202
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1017
WN Southwest
738
7:20 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4511
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1166
WN Southwest
B38M
9:40 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3856
WN Southwest
737
3:10 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN559
WN Southwest
73H
9:11 PM
CDT
11:34 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cleveland to Nashville
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 448 mi 1h 19m nonstop -1h behind 133 1-stop hubs

CLE–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 448 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 133 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 20 738, 73H, 7S7 1h35-1h39 100%
UA United Airlines 0 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (20 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, CLE to BNA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
133
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,530
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 Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric CLE→BNA CAK→BNA DTW→BNA
Distance from CLE 40 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 11
Weekly flights 21 5 96
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 32m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
448 mi / 721 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m to 1h 39m.
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.

CLE–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance448 mi / 721 km
Flight time1h 19m to 1h 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 20 return
1-stop connections133 hubs
Origin: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 19m to 1h 39m. The route covers 448 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from CLE to BNA. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, GAI, SDF, AVL, BTR, LUK, ABE, CAK, GVL, TYS, ILM, MKT, CMH, CGF, PDK, IND, CVG, DAY, PWK, MCI, CPP, AIK, LYH, AGS, MEM, MKE, BUF, SAV, ORF, TEB, DSM, HPN, GSP, DSI, PHF, SWF, SSI, OMA, CHS, CID, CPS, BDL, BED, LNK, RST, HVN, SFB, GRR, MRK, MSY, YUL, SUA, OKC, VRB, DAL, CXO, FXE, APF, OPF, EGE, OCF, PBI, HOU, BCT, YWG, AUS, NAS, EYW, JAX, FAR, FWA, MYR, SJT, FCM, JAC, LRD, SAT, GCM, SCF, NUQ, EUG, SBA, IFP, SNA, SAC, APC, RDU, SJC, YVR, SMF, PUJ, CUN, DTW, SLC, MDW, RSW, BOS, ATL, IAD, MSP, BWI, DCA, MCO, ORD, FLL, PHL, STL, IAH, PHX, TPA, DFW, MIA, CLT, LGA, JFK, DEN, EWR, LAS, SRQ, SEA, DUB, SFO, LAX, PIT, YYZ, LGB, ROA, CRW, BTL, MRH, MDQ, MAF and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from BNA to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAK, DTW and PIT. 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 CLE to BNA

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLE to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to BNA ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 1 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 448 miles (721 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

133 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Detroit (DTW) and Pittsburgh (PIT).