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

PWM Airport Page →
1,009 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 59m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN426
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
EDT
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3411
WN Southwest
B38M
1:00 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3302
WN Southwest
B38M
7:10 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN460
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
CDT
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 25m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN244
WN Southwest
7S7
11:36 AM
CDT
3:03 PM
EDT
2h 27m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN651
WN Southwest
738
11:38 AM
CDT
2:50 PM
EDT
2h 12m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2997
WN Southwest
737
11:40 AM
CDT
3:05 PM
EDT
2h 25m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
BWI Baltimore 4h 25m WN SYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 42m AAAS AAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 45m AAAS AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 46m AFDLWS AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 48m AVCMEJA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
JFK New York 4h 50m AMB6DL AAB6DL New York (JFK) to Nashville flights
LGA New York 4h 51m AADLWS AABADL New York (LGA) to Nashville flights
EWR Newark 4h 53m ACCMOS UA Newark (EWR) to Nashville flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 59m MX AADLWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 9m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Nashville
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,009 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

PWM–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,009 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PWM–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7S7, B38M 2h40 67%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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, PWM to BNA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWM to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,739
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
PWM → BNA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
76%
Return
BNA → PWM
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PWM delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric PWM→BNA PSM→BNA BED→BNA
Distance from PWM 47 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 12
Weekly flights 8 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 19m 2h 1m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of PWM with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nashville is 1 hour behind Portland.
PWM: EDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,009 mi / 1,624 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m 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.

PWM–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,009 mi / 1,624 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWM
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWM to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Jetport to Nashville International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,009 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PWM to BNA: Southwest 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Philadelphia and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from BNA to PWM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSM, BED and BOS. 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 PWM to BNA

Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PWM to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWM to BNA is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,009 miles (1,624 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Philadelphia and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Portsmouth (PSM), Bedford (BED) and Boston (BOS).