Providence/Warwick to Nashville (PVD–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1806
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2355
WN Southwest
738
12:30 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3732
WN Southwest
7S7
11:40 AM
EDT
3:15 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1090
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN582
WN Southwest
738
2:20 PM
EDT
6:00 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Providence/Warwick to Nashville
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 905 mi 2h 35m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

PVD–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 905 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVD–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 738, 7S7 2h35-2h50 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, PVD to BNA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVD to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,494
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
PVD → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
BNA → PVD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PVD delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Providence/Warwick

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric PVD→BNA BOS→BNA BED→BNA
Distance from PVD 49 mi 52 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 6
Weekly flights 14 105 2
Flight time 2h 35m 1h 42m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PVD with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Providence/Warwick.
PVD: EDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Providence/Warwick, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
905 mi / 1,456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 50m.
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.

PVD–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Providence/Warwick to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance905 mi / 1,456 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: PVD
IATA / ICAOPVD / KPVD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVD to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 50m. The route covers 905 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PVD to BNA. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILM, LGA, YYZ, BCT, FXE, APF, MSY, SUA, VRB, PGD, MSP, PLS, HOU, MIA, JAC, DEN, OAK, SRQ, PBI, LAS, SJU, SJC, JFK, CVG, CHS, RDU, IAD, ATL, DTW, PHL, BWI, RSW, MDW, DCA, ORD, FLL, CLT, GSP, MCO, TPA, SAV, MYR, RIC and PIT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to PVD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOS, BED and BDL. 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 PVD to BNA

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PVD to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVD to BNA ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 905 miles (1,456 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ILM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Boston (BOS), Bedford (BED) and Hartford (BDL).