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

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WN3238
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN898
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 50m
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WN3711
WN Southwest
73H
1:09 PM
EDT
1:49 PM
EDT
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1369
WN Southwest
7S7
1:30 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1202
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1017
WN Southwest
7M8
7:20 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3438
WN Southwest
73H
9:33 PM
EDT
10:17 PM
EDT
0h 44m
M T W T F S S
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WN4511
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1882
WN Southwest
73H
9:35 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1166
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN8845
WN Southwest
12:24 PM
EDT
2:37 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WN3856
WN Southwest
73H
2:30 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN500
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN559
WN Southwest
73H
7:00 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN775
WN Southwest
737
9:29 PM
EDT
11:44 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Cleveland to Nashville
2 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 448 mi 0h 40m nonstop 69 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 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 69 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 39 73H, 7M8, 7S7 0h40-1h50 84%
UA United Airlines 0 84% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (39 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,508
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
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
90%
Return
BNA → CLE
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
58%
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 6
Weekly flights 39 1 74
Flight time 0h 40m 1h 30m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
448 mi / 721 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m to 1h 50m.
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 time0h 40m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights39 out / 40 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 0h 40m to 1h 50m. The route covers 448 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from CLE to BNA. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, ILM, CAK, PIT, TEB, HPN, CMH, SUS, TYS, SSI, IND, MCI, MEM, MKE, CRW, DSM, APF, GSP, SAV, BDL, MSY, CXO, NAS, HOU, OPF, SCF, GCM, SAT, SNA, CUN, SLC, ATL, DCA, RDU, IAD, ORD, RSW, MDW, BOS, CLT, DTW, BWI, MCO, MSP, PHL, DFW, TPA, HND, FLL, LGA, STL, MIA, PHX, SRQ, EWR, DEN, JFK, IAH, LAS, DUB, SEA, YYZ, PBI, LAX, JAX, SFO, PDK, LUK and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLE to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to BNA ranges from 0 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 448 miles (721 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Detroit (DTW) and Pittsburgh (PIT).