Cincinnati / Covington to Nashville (CVG–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1452
WN Southwest
737
7:05 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
CDT
1h 10m
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WN988
WN Southwest
738
12:50 PM
EDT
12:55 PM
CDT
1h 5m
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WN1454
WN Southwest
737
7:35 PM
EDT
7:39 PM
CDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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WN3895
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3787
WN Southwest
7S7
9:35 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN3354
WN Southwest
737
11:50 AM
CDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN571
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN4091
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Cincinnati / Covington to Nashville
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 230 mi 1h 4m nonstop -1h behind 112 1-stop hubs

CVG–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 230 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 738 1h04-1h10 78%
G4 Allegiant Air 0 78%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CVG to BNA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
112
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,349
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 Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric CVG→BNA LUK→BNA DAY→BNA
Distance from CVG 14 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 1h 4m 0h 54m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nashville is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
230 mi / 370 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m to 1h 10m.
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.

CVG–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance230 mi / 370 km
Flight time1h 4m to 1h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections112 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 4m to 1h 10m. The route covers 230 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CVG to BNA. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, SDF, PDK, MMU, CMH, DHN, SHD, MCI, RFD, CGF, CID, CHO, XNA, CAK, PIT, DSM, BQK, OMA, ORL, TEB, ELP, CLE, YOW, HPN, RIC, OKC, LAL, AFW, BDL, APF, HOU, BED, OPF, FXE, EYW, BCT, FTW, SAT, PVU, LBB, MTJ, MTY, TUS, GUF, YYC, VNY, PUJ, MEM, SBN, JAX, SNA, SJU, ONT, SMF, NLU, STS, RSW, YVR, CUN, YYZ, STL, MSY, DAY, DAL, TUL, SFB, ATL, ROC, DTW, AUS, IAD, ORD, DFW, MDW, SLC, LAX, MCO, DCA, BOS, MSP, MYR, VPS, PHL, MIA, CLT, LAS, BWI, CHS, RDU, FRA, IAH, SEA, SAV, PHX, EWR, FLL, SRQ, SFO, LGA, JFK, PIE, DEN, TPA, PGD, LHR, PDX, PBI, YUL, DPA, GRK, TVC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from BNA to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, DAY and LEX. 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 CVG to BNA

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CVG to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to BNA ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 230 miles (370 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

112 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 Cincinnati (LUK), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).