Little Rock to Nashville (LIT–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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327 mi airlines 29/wk
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WN362
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
CDT
8:30 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN4023
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
CDT
8:45 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN473
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 AM
CDT
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN2986
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1924
WN Southwest
7M8
3:25 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1010
WN Southwest
7S7
4:35 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2945
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN2426
WN Southwest
737
7:35 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN19
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2331
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1149
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN3463
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
EDT
1:20 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN858
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 PM
EDT
10:35 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3435
WN Southwest
7S7
9:23 PM
EDT
10:36 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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Little Rock to Nashville
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 327 mi 1h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

LIT–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 327 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIT–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 7M8, 7S7 1h15-1h20 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 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, LIT to BNA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIT to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,095
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
LIT → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
BNA → LIT
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIT delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Little Rock

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric LIT→BNA JBR→BNA MEM→BNA
Distance from LIT 117 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 29 6 30
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 33m 1h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LIT with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Little Rock.
LIT: CDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Little Rock, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
327 mi / 526 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 23h 46m.
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.

LIT–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Little Rock to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance327 mi / 526 km
Flight time1h 15m to 23h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 29 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: LIT
IATA / ICAOLIT / KLIT
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation262 ft / 80 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIT to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 23h 46m. The route covers 327 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from LIT to BNA. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BTR, STL, DSI, MDW, OKC, JAX, AUS, HDN, OAK, MCI, DFW, DCA, LGA, IAH, ATL, PHX, DAL, ORD, MIA, CLT, DEN, HOU, SLC, LAS and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Little Rock.
Yes, return flights from BNA to LIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JBR and MEM. 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 LIT to BNA

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LIT to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIT to BNA ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 23 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 327 miles (526 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BTR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jonesboro (JBR) and Memphis (MEM).