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

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WN1461
WN Southwest
737
6:50 AM
CDT
8:25 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN4598
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN377
WN Southwest
737
8:55 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN445
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2278
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
CDT
1:05 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1854
WN Southwest
7S7
12:25 PM
CDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1325
WN Southwest
7M8
2:25 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3055
WN Southwest
737
3:44 PM
CDT
5:03 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WN4658
WN Southwest
73H
4:30 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1369
WN Southwest
73H
4:30 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN585
WN Southwest
73H
8:10 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN705
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN706
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1948
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1583
WN Southwest
738
8:55 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4519
WN Southwest
7M8
10:40 PM
CDT
12:15 AM+1
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Milwaukee to Nashville
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 476 mi 1h 19m nonstop 123 1-stop hubs

MKE–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 476 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 123 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 42 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h19-1h35 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
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (42 flights/wk, 100%)
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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
123
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,129
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.

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 1 18 2
Weekly flights 42 527
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 2m
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 19m to 1h 35m.
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 19m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 34 return
1-stop connections123 hubs
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 approximately 1h 19m to 1h 35m. The route covers 476 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from MKE to BNA. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWK, JVL, SDF, CGI, TUL, AVL, CVG, CMH, IND, GRR, LUK, ATW, TYS, TRI, BKL, DAY, SBN, MSY, MEM, CLE, RST, MKC, DSM, ORL, AGS, GPT, PIT, CHO, OMA, BUF, SSI, NEW, YYZ, ISM, RDU, RIC, CHS, SAV, HPN, TEB, MRK, MYR, IAD, EGE, GUF, BED, SAF, PSM, VRB, LNK, AFW, HVN, APA, HOU, SRQ, PIE, BCT, ALB, JAC, APF, SUA, FXE, FTW, OPF, OKC, ELP, ELH, FLL, PBI, PLS, EYW, SAT, MTJ, MIA, BZN, SCF, LRD, CUN, RNO, MBJ, IFP, SNA, VNY, APC, MRY, SBA, YYC, LAX, PUJ, SJC, SLC, SFO, AUS, RSW, ORD, JFK, MDW, DTW, DCA, ATL, MSP, DFW, PHL, STL, PHX, MCI, IAH, MCO, BWI, DAL, TPA, CLT, DEN, LAS, LGA, EWR, BOS, BUR, SAN, SEA, CRW, CHA and GRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 MKE to BNA

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MKE to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to BNA ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

123 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).