Grand Rapids to Nashville (GRR–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
G4562
G4 Allegiant
320
7:25 AM
CDT
8:02 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42208
G4 Allegiant
320
7:25 AM
CDT
8:02 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1274
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
CDT
2:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4572
G4 Allegiant
320
7:51 PM
CDT
8:26 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4336
G4 Allegiant
319
9:01 PM
CDT
9:36 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4559
G4 Allegiant
320
8:57 AM
EDT
11:29 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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G4536
G4 Allegiant
320
9:32 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2194
WN Southwest
7S7
2:35 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4584
G4 Allegiant
320
9:11 PM
EDT
11:39 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Grand Rapids to Nashville
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 471 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

GRR–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 471 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRR–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 5 319, 320 1h35-1h37 100%
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7S7 1h45 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
320 Airbus A320 – G4
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + WN (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRR to BNA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRR to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,915
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
GRR → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
BNA → GRR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GRR delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Grand Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric GRR→BNA LAN→BNA FNT→BNA
Distance from GRR 48 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 6 1 6
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of GRR with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Grand Rapids.
GRR: CDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
471 mi / 758 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 45m.
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.

GRR–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Rapids to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance471 mi / 758 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 5 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRR to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 45m. The route covers 471 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from GRR to BNA. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, STL, FXE, HOU, SCF, OPF, PSP, MSY, SUN, NUQ, VNY, SXM, PBI, ORD, ATL, DTW, VPS, AUS, PHX, IAH, DCA, MDW, SFB, PHL, CLT, BWI, MSP, LGA, PIE, MIA, FLL, DFW, MCO, SAV, DEN, EWR, RSW, PGD, LAS, SRQ, TPA, JAX, MKE and CLE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Grand Rapids.
Yes, return flights from BNA to GRR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAN, FNT and SBN. 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 GRR to BNA

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GRR to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRR to BNA ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 471 miles (758 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lansing (LAN), Flint (FNT) and South Bend (SBN).