Houston to Nashville (HOU–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2296
WN Southwest
738
6:50 AM
CDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3616
WN Southwest
738
8:50 AM
CDT T2
10:50 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN4045
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4110
WN Southwest
7M8
10:20 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN961
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1186
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
CDT
4:05 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN868
WN Southwest
738
2:18 PM
CDT
4:21 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WN647
WN Southwest
738
2:45 PM
CDT T4
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2299
WN Southwest
737
3:55 PM
CDT
5:36 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN2443
WN Southwest
737
7:20 PM
CDT T4
9:15 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3342
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN646
WN Southwest
738
5:05 AM
CDT
7:15 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN142
WN Southwest
738
8:15 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1940
WN Southwest
737
12:43 PM
CDT
2:53 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1146
WN Southwest
738
1:15 PM
CDT
3:30 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1439
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3426
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1345
WN Southwest
738
9:33 PM
CDT
11:32 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2625
WN Southwest
73H
10:25 PM
CDT
12:35 AM+1
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Nashville
1 carrier, 38 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 670 mi 1h 31m nonstop 201 1-stop hubs

HOU–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 670 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 201 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 37 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 1h41-2h03 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (37 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, HOU to BNA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
201
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,755
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.

Other ways to reach Nashville from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric HOU→BNA IAH→BNA CLL→BNA
Distance from HOU 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 1
Weekly flights 38 154
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 25m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
670 mi / 1,078 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m to 2h 3m.
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.

HOU–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance670 mi / 1,078 km
Flight time1h 31m to 2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights38 out / 38 return
1-stop connections201 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 31m to 2h 3m. The route covers 670 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from HOU to BNA. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, BTR, CPP, MKC, MKL, PDK, NEW, TME, ELP, ORL, FTW, GPT, DSI, CSG, LEX, LUK, SJT, AGS, AVL, TMB, AFW, AUO, IAH, MRK, VPS, AIK, RBW, LRD, ILM, OCF, SAF, LBB, PWK, DSM, SSI, GSP, MTH, ASE, INT, JVL, BQK, CPS, LAN, HDN, VNC, VRB, UES, CHO, SUA, GRR, SRQ, CLT, MKE, CID, CLE, PIE, OPF, OXC, EGE, ABE, MMU, RSW, LAL, RST, MTY, APA, APF, COS, FDK, PGD, PBI, ATW, BCT, RIC, RIL, EYW, FLG, TTN, BUF, LNK, ORD, IAD, PHF, TEB, HPN, MHH, GCM, NAS, TLC, MTJ, PHL, JAC, YYZ, YOW, ALB, TUS, BVY, SUN, BED, FRG, SCF, SYR, EWR, PVD, LIR, NUQ, TRM, BDL, FCA, SBA, MBJ, CLD, JFK, IFP, PSP, PVU, YUL, CCR, BOS, SNA, APC, BZN, CIC, VNY, MRY, SXM, OAK, SJC, SEA, SJO, STS, YYC, BFI, AXA, PDX, SFO, YVR, MIA, BHM, SLC, ATL, MSP, SAV, TPA, MCO, DFW, OMA, DAL, MDW, IND, TYS, MSY, LIT, CUN, STL, SJD, PNS, JAN, AUS, MCI, BWI, PHX, DEN, LAS, LGB, MEM, SAT, OKC, PIT, CMH, CHS, SAN, RDU, ONT, JAX, ABQ, DCA, FLL, LAX, LGA, ECP, BUR, TUL, HVN, SDF, ADS, GRK, RSN, CHA, MAF, MLI, IKG, DPA, CRW, LOT, BTL, HCR, SJU, HND, SMF and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, CLL and LCH. 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 HOU to BNA

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HOU to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to BNA ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 670 miles (1,078 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

201 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Lake Charles (LCH).