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

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WN3221
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3463
WN Southwest
737
1:00 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1242
WN Southwest
738
7:00 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3791
WN Southwest
737
12:17 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3453
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
CDT
9:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Norfolk to Nashville
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 584 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 83 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, 83 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 9 737, 738, 73H 1h55 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 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
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,473
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 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 9
Weekly flights 9 12
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 14m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
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 55m.
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
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
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 approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 584 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from ORF to BNA. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, ISM, MMU, AIK, STL, RDU, SAV, MEM, TMB, IND, SUS, TEB, PWK, CAK, BTR, SUA, VRB, ECP, ELH, NAS, YYZ, PIE, HPN, GPT, BCT, TLH, PVD, HVN, PSM, MHH, OPF, EYW, YHZ, YUL, HOU, ASE, EGE, PBI, JAC, AUS, FCA, STT, SJU, SNA, MRY, BOS, TPA, MDW, ATL, PHL, DCA, IAD, BWI, RSW, MCO, DTW, ORD, MSP, IAH, PIT, CMH, LAS, FLL, CLT, CHS, LGA, JFK, MIA, EWR, DAL, MSY, DFW, DEN, BDL, JAX, PHX, PWM, ROA, AHN, RMN, LAX, CUN and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ORF to BNA

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to BNA ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Richmond (RIC) and Greenville (PGV).