Kirksville to Nashville (IRK–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 11m LF AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
MQY Smyrna ~2h 53m Smyrna (MQY) to Nashville flights
UIN Quincy ~3h 40m LF Quincy (UIN) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kirksville to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between IRK and BNA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IRK to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
99
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
IRK → BNA
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
BNA → IRK
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Kirksville

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric IRK→BNA UIN→BNA COU→BNA
Distance from IRK 72 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 5 1
Airports within 200 miles of IRK with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kirksville, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
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.

IRK–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kirksville to Nashville route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IRK
IATA / ICAOIRK / KIRK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation966 ft / 294 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IRK to BNA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from BNA to IRK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include UIN, COU and DSM. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quincy (UIN), Columbia (COU) and Des Moines (DSM).