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

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WN3170
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN3221
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2879
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3463
WN Southwest
73H
12:45 PM
EDT
1:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3275
WN Southwest
737
4:35 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1242
WN Southwest
73H
7:00 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2804
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
EDT
12:25 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1626
WN Southwest
737
12:31 PM
EDT
3:22 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN3791
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3453
WN Southwest
73H
4:30 PM
EDT
7:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Norfolk to Nashville
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 584 mi 1h 55m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

ORF–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 584 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 17 737, 73H, 7S7 1h55-2h05 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (17 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,046
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
BNA → ORF
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Arriving
100%
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 RIC→BNA DCA→BNA
Distance from ORF 75 mi 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 4
Weekly flights 17 19 149
Flight time 1h 55m 0h 46m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
584 mi / 940 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 5m.
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 55m to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 18 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: ORF
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 55m to 2h 5m. The route covers 584 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from ORF to BNA. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, RDU, STL, HPN, PIT, MEM, BCT, TMB, IND, CAK, SUA, NAS, ELH, PIE, PWM, HVN, HOU, ASE, EGE, FCA, TPA, STT, MCO, DCA, ATL, PHL, IAD, IAH, RSW, DTW, JFK, ORD, MDW, BWI, MSP, DEN, CLT, LGA, MIA, EWR, MSY, FLL, PHX, BDL, LAS, BOS, DAL, DFW, JAX, CUN, AHN and PDK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RIC, DCA and CHO. 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 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to BNA ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Washington (DCA) and Charlottesville (CHO).