Jacksonville to Nashville (JAX–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
WN2507
WN Southwest
738
6:30 AM
EDT
7:10 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2508
WN Southwest
B38M
10:45 AM
EDT
11:25 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2509
WN Southwest
7M8
1:15 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2510
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3723
WN Southwest
B38M
9:40 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN656
WN Southwest
B38M
12:10 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3130
WN Southwest
B38M
2:50 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3235
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1283
WN Southwest
737
9:40 PM
CDT
12:08 AM+1
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Jacksonville to Nashville
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 484 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 119 1-stop hubs

JAX–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 484 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 119 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JAX–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 24 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h40 80%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (24 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, JAX to BNA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JAX to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
119
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,529
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 Jacksonville

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric JAX→BNA BQK→BNA SAV→BNA
Distance from JAX 55 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 8
Weekly flights 24 22
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 30m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of JAX with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Jacksonville, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
484 mi / 779 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
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.

JAX–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jacksonville to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance484 mi / 779 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 26 return
1-stop connections119 hubs
Origin: JAX
IATA / ICAOJAX / KJAX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JAX to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 484 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from JAX to BNA. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORL, PDK, GVL, AGS, SUS, SSI, TMB, CSG, AIK, TRI, MRK, LEX, SAV, CHS, MTH, SUA, GSP, ECP, SFB, BTR, MEM, LUK, BCT, GPT, MCO, OPF, TPA, SGR, SRQ, SDF, APF, GAI, TLH, PBI, LIT, RSW, FLL, MHH, EYW, CGF, BUF, TUL, PSF, TEB, MCI, MKE, PLS, YYZ, HPN, ELP, ASE, LRD, OMA, FTW, PWM, RIL, YHZ, STT, EGE, LBB, HDN, HVN, FCA, TLC, NUQ, AXA, GUA, VNY, BFI, PVU, APC, SJC, OAK, LAX, HOU, SFO, FNT, MSY, ATL, MDW, MIA, DFW, IAH, IND, ORD, DCA, BWI, BOS, TYS, PHX, STL, RDU, DTW, PIT, CVG, CLT, ORF, DAL, IAD, PHL, CMH, LGA, EWR, JFK, MSP, PVD, BDL, AUS, CAK, DEN, RIC, GRR, MDT, DPA, LAS, SJU, SAN, MAF and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Jacksonville.
Yes, return flights from BNA to JAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BQK, SAV and SFB. 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 JAX to BNA

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JAX to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JAX to BNA ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 484 miles (779 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

119 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ORL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Brunswick (BQK), Savannah (SAV) and Orlando (SFB).