Fort Wayne to Nashville (FWA–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Wayne to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 345 mi 0h 48m nonstop -1h behind 27 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FWA and BNA, connecting options are available through 27 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FWA to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
861
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Other ways to reach Nashville from Fort Wayne

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric FWA→BNA SBN→BNA DAY→BNA
Distance from FWA 77 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 48m 1h 3m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of FWA with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Wayne, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
345 mi / 555 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 48m.
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.

FWA–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Wayne to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance345 mi / 555 km
Flight time0h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FWA to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 0h 48m. The route covers 345 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FWA to BNA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, MKC, MDW, ECP, IAD, STL, PHL, TPA, PIE, NAS, PGD, PBI, DAL, AUS, SJC, DTW, BUR, ATL, MSP, ORD, MYR, CLT, DFW, SRQ, LAS, FLL and SFB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
Yes, return flights from BNA to FWA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBN, DAY and IND. 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 FWA to BNA

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FWA to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FWA to BNA ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 345 miles (555 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Dayton (DAY) and Indianapolis (IND).