Grand Island to Nashville (GRI–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Grand Island to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 711 mi 1h 43m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

GRI–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 711 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRI–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRI to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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Other ways to reach Nashville from Grand Island

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric GRI→BNA LNK→BNA OMA→BNA
Distance from GRI 81 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 0 10
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 36m 1h 3m
Airports within 200 miles of GRI with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Grand Island.
GRI: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Island, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
711 mi / 1,145 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m.
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.

GRI–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Island to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance711 mi / 1,145 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: GRI
IATA / ICAOGRI / KGRI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,847 ft / 563 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRI to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 43m. The route covers 711 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, HOU, IAD, AUS, IFP, LAS and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include LNK, OMA and FSD. 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 GRI to BNA

Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.

GRI to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRI to BNA ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 711 miles (1,145 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lincoln (LNK), Omaha (OMA) and Sioux Falls (FSD).