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

CLE Airport Page →
448 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 39m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4568
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2251
WN Southwest
73H
10:50 AM
EDT
11:20 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN893
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
EDT
12:50 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2321
WN Southwest
7M8
1:20 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1151
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4571
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN473
WN Southwest
B38M
2:35 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
EDT
1h 30m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN224
WN Southwest
737
4:00 PM
CDT
6:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN333
WN Southwest
7S7
4:10 PM
CDT
6:40 PM
EDT
1h 30m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN410
WN Southwest
7S7
4:50 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
EDT
1h 30m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN474
WN Southwest
73H
8:30 PM
CDT
11:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
52%
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
DTW Detroit 3h 29m AFAMDL AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 3h 50m EJAWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 56m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 5m WN SYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 5m AA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 11m AAASAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 15m ACAVAZ AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 16m AAAS AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 35m F9LXJ AADLWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 37m AA AAEIWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cleveland to Nashville
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 448 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind

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

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 15 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h30-1h35 88%
UA United Airlines 0 88% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,471
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
CLE → BNA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
96%
Return
BNA → CLE
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → BNA delays →

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 12
Weekly flights 17 4 87
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 29m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 88%
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 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.

CLE–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance448 mi / 721 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 448 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CLE 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 TOL. 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 CLE to BNA

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLE to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to BNA is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 448 miles (721 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Detroit (DTW) and Toledo (TOL).