Norfolk to Nashville (ORF–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORF Airport Page →
584 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2229
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 AM
EDT
7:10 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2470
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1035
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
EDT
10:55 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3182
WN Southwest
7M8
11:25 AM
EDT
12:15 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3073
WN Southwest
73H
3:40 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1572
WN Southwest
73H
5:05 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2082
WN Southwest
73H
8:05 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2131
WN Southwest
73H
9:35 PM
EDT
10:30 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4598
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
EDT
1h 45m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3185
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 45m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4688
WN Southwest
B38M
12:00 PM
CDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2848
WN Southwest
73H
1:05 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 45m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN803
WN Southwest
73H
4:55 PM
CDT
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1709
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4147
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 PM
CDT
11:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3214
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 PM
CDT
11:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
45%
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
CLT Charlotte 3h 47m AA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 50m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
JAX Jacksonville 3h 53m EJAMX G4WN Jacksonville (JAX) to Nashville flights
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 55m MX G4WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 8m ACAVCM AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 12m AAAS AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 13m WN SYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 16m AFAMDL AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 28m AAAS AAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 4h 45m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
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Norfolk to Nashville
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 584 mi 1h 50m nonstop -1h behind

ORF–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 584 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORF–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 11 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h50-1h55 68%
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 (11 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, ORF to BNA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,394
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
ORF → BNA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
76%
Return
BNA → ORF
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric ORF→BNA PHF→BNA RIC→BNA
Distance from ORF 23 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 10
Weekly flights 11 11
Flight time 1h 50m 2h 14m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nashville is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
584 mi / 940 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m 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.

ORF–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance584 mi / 940 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 584 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORF to BNA: Southwest 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 Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Jacksonville.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
Yes, return flights from BNA to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, RIC and PGV. 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 ORF to BNA

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to BNA is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Jacksonville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Richmond (RIC) and Greenville (PGV).