Kansas City to Nashville (MKC–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MKC–BNA had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 480 miles in 1h 9m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
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 | – | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 34 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 1h 30m | 1h 1m |
Travel Essentials
MKC: CDT · BNA: CDT
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) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.
MKC to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MKC to BNA is about 1 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (772 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Denver and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Columbia (COU) and Fort Leonard Wood (TBN).