Cincinnati to Nashville (LUK–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati to Nashville
Route information for LUK to BNA.
1 Airlines 240 mi 1h 5m nonstop -1h behind

LUK–BNA had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 240 miles in 1h 5m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LUK–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LUK → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
BNA → LUK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Cincinnati

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric LUK→BNA CVG→BNA DAY→BNA
Distance from LUK 14 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 5m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of LUK with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
240 mi / 386 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m gate to gate.
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.

LUK–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance240 mi / 386 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Origin: LUK
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUK to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Nashville International Airport take about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 240 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LUK to BNA: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 5m.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Yes, return flights from BNA to LUK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, DAY and LEX. 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 LUK to BNA

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LUK to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to BNA is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 240 miles (386 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).