Dayton to Nashville (DAY–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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293 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 39m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 7m AAASAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 12m AA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 22m G4 WN Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 24m AVCMOS AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 11m AA AAEIWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 5h 23m AAAS AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 26m AAASJL AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 6h 28m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 10h 42m UA VJAWN Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dayton to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
293 mi 0h 50m nonstop -1h behind

DAY–BNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
818
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
DAY → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
Return
BNA → DAY
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric DAY→BNA LUK→BNA CVG→BNA
Distance from DAY 56 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 4
Weekly flights ~1 1 16
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 43m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
293 mi / 472 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m 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.

DAY–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance293 mi / 472 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 0h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 293 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Dayton.
Yes, return flights from BNA to DAY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, CVG and CMH. 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 DAY to BNA

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAY to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to BNA is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 293 miles (472 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (CMH).