Minneapolis to Nashville (MSP–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN983
WN Southwest
738
6:20 AM
CDT T2
8:35 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN513
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 AM
CDT T2
9:15 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2724
DL Delta
320
7:14 AM
CDT T1
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1601
SY Sun Country
738
9:20 AM
CDT T2
11:25 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2600
WN Southwest
7M8
2:15 PM
CDT T2
4:15 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2612
DL Delta
712
3:17 PM
CDT T1
5:24 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2825
AF Air France
320
3:52 PM
CDT T1
5:52 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY633
SY Sun Country
738
5:00 PM
CDT T2
7:01 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2142
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 PM
CDT T2
8:02 PM
EDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1144
DL Delta
739
11:26 PM
CDT T1
1:56 AM+1
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2221
DL Delta
739
6:41 AM
EDT
8:52 AM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2750
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN711
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1602
SY Sun Country
738
8:30 AM
EDT
10:41 AM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2857
AF Air France
320
10:25 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2724
DL Delta
320
11:21 AM
EDT TM
2:09 PM
CDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2612
DL Delta
717
6:46 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY634
SY Sun Country
738
8:25 PM
EDT
10:36 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2155
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
EDT
11:05 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3425
WN Southwest
7M8
10:05 PM
EDT
12:20 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1020
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 PM
EDT
12:40 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2545
WN Southwest
7M8
10:57 PM
EDT
1:13 AM+1
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Nashville
4 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 695 mi 0h 57m nonstop +1h ahead 123 1-stop hubs

MSP–BNA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 695 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 123 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 738, 73H, 7M8 0h57-2h15 58%
DL Delta Air Lines 21 320, 712, 739 1h30-2h16 58% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 320 2h 58% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 7 738 2h01-2h05 58%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AF, DL
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY, WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (35 flights/wk, 56%)
SkyTeam: AF + DL (28 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to BNA direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
123
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,583
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
MSP → BNA
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
67%
Return
BNA → MSP
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric MSP→BNA LSE→BNA
Distance from MSP 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 63 1
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 20m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
695 mi / 1,119 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 2h 16m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

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.

MSP–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance695 mi / 1,119 km
Flight time0h 57m to 2h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights63 out / 62 return
1-stop connections123 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Nashville International Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 2h 16m. The route covers 695 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from MSP to BNA. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LSE, TTN, APA, DAY, CRG, TEB, SAF, CHO, ORL, VRB, ASE, HPN, APF, ROC, CXO, EGE, BED, SCF, ALB, FCA, VNC, NAS, OPF, PVD, JAC, MTJ, PSP, GCM, PLS, APC, XNA, LIR, PGD, PBI, ATW, SJC, SJO, SMF, PUJ, SXM, SDF, STT, SJD, MSY, FSD, VPS, CVG, HOU, ATL, ORD, CMH, SUS, DSM, MDW, ORF, GRR, DFW, PHL, RDU, JFK, DTW, CLE, PIT, STL, SNA, HND, MIA, IND, BWI, MKE, MEM, AUS, DCA, DAL, IAH, YUL, PHX, RIC, DEN, MCI, LAS, CLT, LGA, TYS, BDL, OMA, MCO, FLL, BOS, YYC, BOI, CHS, TPA, LAX, EWR, FAR, SFO, IAD, YYZ, SAT, SAN, RSW, SAV, SLC, BZN, OKC, PIE, SEA, DUB, LHR, JAX, SRQ, PDX, SBN, CUN, SYR, HDN, PDK, AFW, LUK, AGS, SJU and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from BNA to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LSE. 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 MSP to BNA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to BNA ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 695 miles (1,119 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

123 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LSE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Crosse (LSE).