Kansas City to Nashville (MKC–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MKC–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 480 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Nashville from Kansas City
| Metric | MKC→BNA | MCI→BNA | COU→BNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MKC | – | 14 mi | 129 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 52 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 6m | 1h 24m | 0h 51m |
Travel Essentials
MKC: EDT · BNA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
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.
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.
MKC–BNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MKC to BNA
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MKC to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MKC to BNA ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (772 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Columbia (COU) and Omaha (OMA).