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

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WN155
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4538
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Portland to Nashville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,009 mi 2h 55m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

PWM–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,009 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1 7S7 2h55 100%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 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
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWM to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,198
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
BNA → PWM
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Arriving
100%
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 BED→BNA BOS→BNA
Distance from PWM 95 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 5
Weekly flights 1 2 105
Flight time 2h 55m 1h 17m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PWM with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Portland.
PWM: EDT · BNA: EDT

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

PWM–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,009 mi / 1,624 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: PWM
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,009 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWM to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILM, PIT, BOS, ORF, APF, SUA, PGD, PHX, STT, VNY, OAK, ATL, DCA, PHL, BWI, IAD, ORD, RSW, EWR, CLT, LGA, MCO, TPA, SRQ, RDU, DTW, CHS and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to PWM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PWM to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWM to BNA ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,009 miles (1,624 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ILM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bedford (BED) and Boston (BOS).