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

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1,969 mi airlines 7/wk
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AS1376
AS Alaska
B39M
10:30 AM
MDT
4:53 PM
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1377
AS Alaska
7M9
5:53 PM
EDT
8:59 PM
MDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to Nashville
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,969 mi 4h 23m nonstop +2h ahead 61 1-stop hubs

PDX–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,969 miles in approximately 4h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 B39M 4h23 82% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
B39MAS
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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,642
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
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
65%
Return
BNA → PDX
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
87%
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 SEA→BNA
Distance from PDX 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 28
Flight time 4h 23m 3h 54m
Departure OTP 82%
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: MDT · BNA: EDT

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 23m.
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 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 4h 23m. The route covers 1,969 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PDX to BNA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FCA, SUS, OAK, PSP, CCR, CVG, SCF, SBA, JAC, VNY, HDN, HND, SJC, HPN, SAV, PHL, TYS, OKC, LGA, LAL, OPF, SRQ, DCA, ATL, MDW, CLT, DTW, IAD, SMF, MSP, ORD, ONT, BOS, SFO, LAS, DFW, SEA, SNA, EWR, DEN, ABQ, PHX, SAN, LHR, LAX, MIA, SLC, BOI, BUR, AUS, MCI, DAL, JFK, IAH, MSY, MCO, BZN, FLL, CUN, AFW and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SEA. 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 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 ranges from 4 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,969 miles (3,168 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FCA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).