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

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WN270
WN Southwest
B38M
7:10 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1670
WN Southwest
738
6:35 PM
EDT
6:40 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1140
WN Southwest
737
9:40 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN652
WN Southwest
73H
9:40 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3908
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2955
WN Southwest
7S7
9:11 PM
CDT
11:10 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Indianapolis to Nashville
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 249 mi 0h 44m nonstop -1h behind 146 1-stop hubs

IND–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Tradewind Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 0h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 146 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 14 738, B38M 1h05 78%
TJ Tradewind Aviation 0 78%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TJ + WN (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
146
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,847
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 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 2 3 2
Weekly flights 15 14 1
Flight time 0h 44m 1h 5m 0h 48m
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 0h 44m to 1h 5m.
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 time0h 44m to 1h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections146 hubs
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 approximately 0h 44m to 1h 5m. The route covers 249 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Tradewind Aviation and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from IND to BNA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, LSE, LUK, AVL, PDK, DSI, SUS, SDF, PWK, USA, XNA, MEM, AGS, BKL, CVG, AUO, GAI, ABE, CLE, COU, JAN, BHM, INT, OMA, ATW, OCF, RIC, SBN, ROC, BUF, GSP, LIT, YOW, ELH, UES, JVL, TEB, FRG, MMU, PHF, TTN, AFW, ELP, HPN, ASE, LNK, VRB, BCT, FAR, OXC, APA, BDL, OPF, PIT, RST, COS, FXE, BED, PBI, OKC, FSD, PLS, SAT, NAS, PWM, MYR, EYW, JAC, PSM, GRR, LIR, SCF, BZN, STT, TUS, TRM, YYZ, BFI, ABQ, SNA, IFP, ONT, VNY, APC, SJC, OAK, PUJ, STS, SJD, BUR, CUN, JAX, CMH, SFB, DTW, SLC, SRQ, MDW, TPA, ATL, AUS, IAH, ORD, IAD, VPS, MCI, RSW, BWI, BOS, MSP, DAL, RDU, DCA, SAV, CLT, CHS, DFW, PIE, PHL, FLL, RMN, MIA, LGA, MCO, JFK, PHX, LAS, DEN, EWR, SFO, HOU, SEA, DUB, ECP, MKE, PGD, LAX, HSV, DPA, CRW, BTL, STL, MKC, SAN, TVC and MAF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 Tradewind Aviation and Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IND to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to BNA ranges from 0 hours 44 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

146 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Cincinnati (LUK).