Memphis to Nashville (MEM–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1761
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
CDT
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3236
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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DL1490
DL Delta
12:36 PM
CDT
1:26 PM+1
EDT
23h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1081
WN Southwest
7S7
3:25 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN3350
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2376
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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WN2730
WN Southwest
737
5:05 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN2266
WN Southwest
11:58 PM
CDT
1:07 AM
EDT
M T W T F S S
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WN472
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN699
WN Southwest
7M8
8:00 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2269
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN701
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1772
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 PM
EDT
11:25 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Memphis to Nashville
3 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 200 mi 1h nonstop +1h ahead 73 1-stop hubs

MEM–BNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 200 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 29 737, 7S7 1h-1h10 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 23h50 100% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 1 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (29 flights/wk, 94%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 3%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEM to BNA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,395
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
MEM → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
65%
Return
BNA → MEM
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric MEM→BNA JBR→BNA MKL→BNA
Distance from MEM 66 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 30 6 1
Flight time 1h 1h 33m 23h 26m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
200 mi / 322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 23h 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.

MEM–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance200 mi / 322 km
Flight time1h to 23h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights30 out / 29 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h to 23h 50m. The route covers 200 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from MEM to BNA. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, ECP, BHM, JBR, ORL, AVL, CMH, MSY, DWH, VRB, PBI, DSM, CSG, TTN, AGS, TEB, CLE, INT, OKC, BCT, CHS, DAY, OPF, SAT, BED, ASE, BDL, SCF, HDN, SNA, OAK, MRY, ONT, PNS, PDX, SEA, SMF, YYC, SJU, SJC, SFO, ATL, AUS, RDU, SFB, CVG, SLC, MSP, IAH, DCA, STL, MDW, DAL, ORD, DFW, BOS, MCO, HOU, PHX, MIA, PIE, CLT, EWR, BWI, DEN, DTW, FLL, PHL, LGA, LAX, LAS, TPA and PDK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from BNA to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JBR, MKL and TUP. 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 MEM to BNA

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEM to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to BNA ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 23 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 200 miles (322 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jonesboro (JBR), Jackson (MKL) and Tupelo (TUP).