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

IND Airport Page →
249 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 3m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2111
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
EDT
7:10 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2480
WN Southwest
7M8
3:45 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1331
WN Southwest
B38M
6:05 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1775
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3253
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1332
WN Southwest
B38M
7:30 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN389
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2369
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2082
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN537
WN Southwest
73H
10:05 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
EDT
1h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
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WN539
WN Southwest
737
8:35 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 18m EJAWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 36m AFAMCV AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 3h 44m AFAMDL AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
MCI Kansas City 3h 50m WN WNXSR Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 3h 53m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 59m AAEJA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 30m WN SYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 34m DL AADLWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 38m AA AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 41m AVCMET AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Nashville
3 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 249 mi 1h 10m nonstop -1h behind

IND–BNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air and Tradewind Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 19 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h10-1h15 78%
G4 Allegiant Air 0 78%
TJ Tradewind Aviation 0 78%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + TJ + WN (19 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
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,868
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
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
67%
Return
BNA → IND
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
0%
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 FWA→BNA
Distance from IND 98 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 3
Weekly flights 19 16 1
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 10m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nashville is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m 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.

IND–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights19 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 249 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from IND to BNA: Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air and Tradewind Aviation.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
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, FWA and LUK. 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, Allegiant Air and Tradewind Aviation. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IND to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to BNA is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Cincinnati (LUK).