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

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Cincinnati to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 240 mi 23h 51m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LUK and BNA, connecting options are available through 29 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LUK to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
TYS ~3h 9m IND ~3h 15m CMH ~3h 25m CLT ~3h 50m MKE ~4h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
135
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LUK → BNA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
BNA → LUK
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →
Alternatives

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 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 28 –
Flight time 23h 51m 0h 32m 1h 30m
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Nashville flights · Dayton (DAY) to Nashville flights · Lexington (LEX) to Nashville flights
Airports within 200 miles of LUK with service to Nashville International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Cincinnati.
LUK: EDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
240 mi / 386 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 51m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LUK–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance240 mi / 386 km
Flight time23h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
Destination: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUK to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Nashville International Airport take approximately 23h 51m. The route covers 240 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LUK to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, IND, CMH, CLT, MKE, RDU, LIT, MDT, IAD, ORF, BWI, MSP, PHL, PVD, PIE, GCM, SRQ, AUS, HOU, BOS, DAL, DFW, PHX, SLC, LAS, SFO, STL, PDK and DPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LUK to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to BNA ranges from 23 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 240 miles (386 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).