Milwaukee to Nashville (MKE–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKE Airport Page →
476 mi airlines charter/private 24/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 14m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1414
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 AM
CDT
9:05 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4598
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN445
WN Southwest
73H
10:15 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1730
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4833
WN Southwest
7M8
12:10 PM
CDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA9915
AA American
12:16 PM
CDT
1:57 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1415
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
CDT
3:55 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4064
WN Southwest
737
2:45 PM
CDT
4:15 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4658
WN Southwest
B38M
3:40 PM
CDT
5:15 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1369
WN Southwest
73H
4:30 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1342
WN Southwest
73H
4:40 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1431
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
CDT
1h 35m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN585
WN Southwest
73H
8:00 AM
CDT
9:35 AM
CDT
1h 35m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2937
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
CDT
9:40 AM
CDT
1h 35m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4523
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 35m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4733
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
CDT
6:05 PM
CDT
1h 35m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2543
WN Southwest
73H
6:55 PM
CDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 35m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4519
WN Southwest
7M8
10:40 PM
CDT
12:15 AM+1
CDT
1h 35m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
STL St Louis 3h 20m CREWN WN St Louis (STL) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 3h 32m AFDLKE AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 3h 41m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 10m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 13m AFAMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 36m AAWN AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 42m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 45m WN WN Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 54m AAEJA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Milwaukee to Nashville
3 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 476 mi 1h 30m nonstop

MKE–BNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 476 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 23 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h30-1h35 100%
AA American Airlines 1 1h41 100% Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OO + WN (24 flights/wk, 96%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKE to BNA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,061
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
MKE → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
BNA → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric MKE→BNA ORD→BNA MSN→BNA
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 18 3
Weekly flights 24 338
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 35m 1h 18m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
476 mi / 766 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m 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.

MKE–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance476 mi / 766 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights24 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 476 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from MKE to BNA: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Yes, return flights from BNA to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and RFD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 MKE to BNA

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MKE to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to BNA is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).