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

FWA Airport Page →
345 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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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
ORD Chicago 3h 51m AAASBA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 5m AA AAJREWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 16m AFAMDL AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 31m AFDL AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 3m DLKEWS AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 47m AAFJQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 5h 47m G4 G4WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Nashville flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 53m G4 WN Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Nashville flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 27m G4 ADB6G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nashville flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 43m G4 F9SYWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Fort Wayne to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
345 mi 0h 58m nonstop -1h behind

FWA–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 FWA to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
827
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
FWA → BNA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
78%
Return
BNA → FWA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FWA delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Fort Wayne

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric FWA→BNA SBN→BNA TOL→BNA
Distance from FWA 77 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 10m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 50%
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 58m 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.

FWA–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Wayne to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance345 mi / 555 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 345 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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, TOL and AZO. 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 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 is about 0 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 345 miles (555 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Toledo (TOL) and Kalamazoo (AZO).