Detroit to Nashville (DET–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Nashville
Route information for DET to BNA.
-1h behind

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DET → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
BNA → DET
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric DET→BNA DTW→BNA FNT→BNA
Distance from DET 22 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines 12 3
Weekly flights 87 4
Airports within 200 miles of DET with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
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.

DET–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Nashville route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: DET
IATA / ICAODET / KDET
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation626 ft / 191 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DET to BNA flights.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from BNA to DET are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, FNT and TOL. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Flint (FNT) and Toledo (TOL).