Dallas-Fort Worth to Nashville (DFW–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Nashville
3 carriers, 334 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
334 Flights/wk
630 mi
1h 39m nonstop
210 1-stop hubs
DFW–BNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 630 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 210 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DFW–BNA service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, GF, QF, QR | 142 | 319, 321, 738, B38M, CR9, E75 | 1h39-2h07 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, GF, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | A20N | 2h | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to BNA direction.
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Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to BNA.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Nashville from Dallas-Fort Worth
Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
| Metric | DFW→BNA | DAL→BNA | FTW→BNA |
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| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 334 | 53 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 1h 19m | 1h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Dallas (DAL) to Nashville flights · Fort Worth (FTW) to Nashville flights · Waco (ACT) to Nashville flights
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Nashville International Airport.
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Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · BNA: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
DFW: CDT · BNA: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
630 mi / 1,014 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 2h 7m.
Getting to DFW
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
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.
Facts
DFW–BNA Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance630 mi / 1,014 km
Flight time1h 39m to 2h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights334 out / 371 return
1-stop connections210 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DFW to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 39m to 2h 7m. The route covers 630 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 334 nonstop flights per week from DFW to BNA. The return direction has about 371 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LCH, RFD, MRK, PWK, ELP, HDN, PDK, BTR, INT, HSV, CGI, GTR, NEW, LUK, TXK, CLL, COU, MTH, MGM, GPT, LEX, ORL, TYQ, AVL, VRB, LBB, PIE, SJT, OPF, SAF, SFB, OXC, TRI, FWA, BCT, CTH, RIL, ILM, APF, AGS, DHN, FRG, LRD, APA, SBN, ABE, GRI, ASE, EGE, UDD, COS, FOK, SUA, SCF, DAY, FLG, MTY, TLC, NLU, TLH, BED, AFW, JAC, TEB, IDA, MTJ, TUS, GCM, HPN, NAS, ZLO, FCA, OAK, PLS, PSP, NUQ, TRM, HVN, IFP, SBA, LIR, BOI, SNA, RNO, VNY, MBJ, PSC, MRY, SJC, SBP, STT, STS, BFI, GUA, TUP, SJO, DSM, PUJ, GRR, XNA, TYS, CMH, ATL, IAH, ORD, JAN, LIT, IND, VPS, AUS, ORF, YYZ, SMF, STL, MCI, ABQ, OMA, SAT, OKC, MSY, BHM, FSD, SHV, HOU, SAV, CHS, CVG, MIA, CLT, BWI, ATW, MEM, GSP, SDF, MKE, ALB, DCA, PIT, RIC, ECP, RDU, DTW, PNS, CLE, MSP, TUL, JAX, DEN, FLL, IAD, FRA, PHL, BOS, PHX, LAS, MCO, MDW, ONT, TPA, MYR, SAN, RSW, PDX, EWR, LAX, SFO, SRQ, MDT, DUB, SLC, LGA, SEA, YYC, BUF, FAR, CID, PBI, LHR, JFK, SJU, CUN, PVU, BUR, ADS, SUS, BZN, YVR, SGR, DWH, ACT, GRK, MKC, ABI, DSI, BDL, MAF, CXO, CPS, CHA, ROA, HCR, EYW, MLI, SYR, SJD, YUL, TVC, PWM, CMA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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.
American Airlines operates 5 to 7 daily nonstops from its DFW hub. Southwest Airlines runs 3 to 5 daily departures from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to BNA, which is a different airport. Spirit Airlines adds 1 to 2 daily nonstops from DFW. The DFW-BNA sector is 631 miles with a block time of 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. American uses A319, A320, and 737 MAX 8 equipment.
It depends on where you are in the Dallas metro. Love Field (DAL) is 6 miles from downtown Dallas and served by Southwest. DFW is between Dallas and Fort Worth, about 18 miles from each city center. Southwest fares from DAL-BNA are often lower than American from DFW-BNA. If you need to connect onward from Nashville, American does not hub at BNA, so it makes less difference. Southwest's single-class cabin works fine for the short 2-hour flight.
Nashville's tourism boom drives significant leisure traffic. Bachelorette parties, music tourists, and weekend visitors make up a large portion of the demand. Business travel runs between Dallas's corporate base and Nashville's healthcare industry, which includes HCA Healthcare and other major employers. Country music industry events like CMA Fest in June produce seasonal demand spikes.
Nashville International (BNA) has a single terminal with four concourses (A, B, C, D). A major expansion project called BNA Vision added a new international arrivals facility and is expanding Concourse D. The airport sits 8 miles southeast of downtown. Rideshare pickups are on the ground level. The WeGo Star commuter rail does not serve the airport. Bus Route 18 connects BNA to downtown but takes 40 to 50 minutes.
Dallas/Fort Worth to Nashville: Sun Belt Business and Leisure
DFW-BNA connects two of the fastest-moving metro areas in the US. American Airlines operates 5 to 7 daily nonstops from its DFW hub. Spirit adds 1 to 2 daily low-cost departures. The 631-mile sector runs just under 2 hours. Southwest also serves this market from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to BNA with 3 to 5 daily flights, offering a separate airport option for Dallas-side travelers. American's equipment mix includes A319, A320, and 737 MAX 8. The route carries a large leisure segment fueled by Nashville's music tourism industry alongside steady corporate traffic in healthcare and financial services.
Nashville's Rise as a Destination Market
Nashville has become one of the top domestic leisure destinations in the US. The city's Broadway entertainment district and live music scene pull visitors year-round, with peaks around CMA Fest in June, the NFL draft when hosted locally, and fall football season. BNA handled over 23 million passengers recently and is in the middle of a multi-billion dollar expansion. For DFW passengers, American's hub status means departures are spread across the day with good schedule flexibility. The DFW-BNA route also carries connecting traffic from American's Latin American and West Coast networks feeding into Nashville through the DFW hub.