Long Beach to Nashville (LGB–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,781 mi airlines 14/wk
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WN835
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 AM
PDT
2:35 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2803
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 AM
PDT
2:50 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2720
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 AM
EDT
1:10 PM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN965
WN Southwest
B38M
10:50 AM
EDT
1:35 PM
PDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Long Beach to Nashville
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,781 mi 3h 45m nonstop +3h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

LGB–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGB–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8 3h45-3h50 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 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, LGB 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
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
692
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
LGB → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
BNA → LGB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric LGB→BNA LAX→BNA SNA→BNA
Distance from LGB 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 4
Weekly flights 14 109 2
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 5m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Nashville is 3 hours ahead of Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 9:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,781 mi / 2,867 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m to 3h 50m.
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.

LGB–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,781 mi / 2,867 km
Flight time3h 45m to 3h 50m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,781 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from LGB to BNA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, SNA, OAK, FCA, BZN, BOI, IND, ATL, SJC, HPN, IAD, SRQ, YYC, MIA, HND, SMF, DAL, LAS, DEN, SLC, PHX, HOU, MDW, AUS, HCR and LEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 3 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Yes, return flights from BNA to LGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and BUR. 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 LGB to BNA

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LGB to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to BNA ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,867 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).