Indianapolis to Nashville (IND–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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249 mi airlines 33/wk
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WN1131
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN270
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN5092
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN5090
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
EDT
10:35 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN5001
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN5094
WN Southwest
73H
12:25 PM
EDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1428
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
EDT
1:50 PM+1
EDT
23h 55m
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WN1670
WN Southwest
7M8
5:15 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN986
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN4073
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN924
WN Southwest
7S7
9:35 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN1140
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN3908
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN5093
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
EDT
1:25 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN5088
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN5103
WN Southwest
7M8
11:50 AM
EDT
2:05 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN652
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
EDT
9:05 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN928
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
EDT
10:35 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2955
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 PM
EDT
11:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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Indianapolis to Nashville
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 249 mi 1h 5m nonstop 92 1-stop hubs

IND–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 33 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h05-23h55 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (33 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, IND to BNA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
92
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,796
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
IND → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
BNA → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric IND→BNA CVG→BNA LUK→BNA
Distance from IND 98 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 33 28 1
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 32m 23h 51m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 23h 55m.
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.

IND–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time1h 5m to 23h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 32 return
1-stop connections92 hubs
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 23h 55m. The route covers 249 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from IND to BNA. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, SDF, LSE, AVL, CMH, AUO, USA, CVG, TEB, CLE, TTN, HPN, CHS, ATW, JAN, VRB, MEM, PBI, GSP, YYZ, ROC, BUF, OMA, FAR, ASE, MYR, PLS, SCF, BZN, BDL, SNA, VNY, JAX, ONT, BUR, CUN, ECP, SJC, SJD, STT, SAV, SLC, ATL, STL, SFB, PUJ, IAH, DTW, MDW, ORD, IAD, COU, AUS, DFW, MIA, GRR, PHL, CLT, DAL, BWI, MSP, RSW, BOS, HOU, JFK, FLL, EWR, DCA, PIT, MCO, RIC, LGA, PIE, DEN, VPS, TPA, LAS, RDU, PHX, SFO, MCI, SEA, SRQ, DUB, MKE, LAX, PGD, SAN, LUK, DPA, PDK and MKC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, LUK and DAY. 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 IND to BNA

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IND to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to BNA ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 23 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

92 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 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Cincinnati (LUK) and Dayton (DAY).