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

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 41m AAQRRJ AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 11m G4 F9SYWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Nashville flights
OMA Omaha ~4h 11m BVN WN Omaha (OMA) to Nashville flights
IFP Bullhead City ~7h 27m Bullhead City (IFP) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Grand Island to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 711 mi 1h 43m nonstop

GRI–BNA had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 711 miles in 1h 43m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRI to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
224
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
GRI → BNA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
BNA → GRI
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

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 2 8
Weekly flights 1 11
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 24m 1h 45m
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 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.

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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 711 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from GRI to BNA: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 43m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid.
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) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

GRI to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lincoln (LNK), Omaha (OMA) and Sioux Falls (FSD).