Portland to Nashville (PDX–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,969 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 20m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS1376+1
AS Alaska
739
10:30 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
CDT
4h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1689
AS Alaska
73H
4:43 PM
CDT
7:33 PM
PDT
4h 50m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1350
AS Alaska
739
4:43 PM
CDT
7:33 PM
PDT
4h 50m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1377+1
AS Alaska
739
6:27 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
PDT
4h 53m
26%
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
STL St Louis 5h 45m ASWN EJAWN St Louis (STL) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 5h 47m ASCMF9 F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 58m AFAMAS DLKEWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 6h WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
SEA Seattle 6h 12m AFAMAS ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Nashville flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 19m ASWN WNXSR Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville flights
DAL Dallas 6h 22m EJAWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Nashville flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 30m AFAMAS AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 35m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 6h 36m AFDL AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Portland to Nashville
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,969 mi 4h 30m nonstop +2h ahead

PDX–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,969 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 739 4h30 91% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 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, PDX to BNA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,036
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
PDX → BNA
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
82%
Return
BNA → PDX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric PDX→BNA EUG→BNA SEA→BNA
Distance from PDX 106 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 7 65
Flight time 4h 30m 4h 10m 3h 59m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
PDX: PDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,969 mi / 3,168 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m 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.

PDX–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,969 mi / 3,168 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,969 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PDX to BNA: Alaska 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 St. Louis Lambert, Denver and Salt Lake City.
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from BNA to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EUG, SEA and BFI. 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 PDX to BNA

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDX to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to BNA is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,969 miles (3,168 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG), Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).