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

PWM Airport Page →
1,009 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 4m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN279
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
73H
10:25 AM
EDT
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3309
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
11:35 AM
EDT
1:25 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3334
WN Southwest
7S7
12:18 PM
EDT
1:51 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3547
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
1:05 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN492
Starts Sep 15
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1989
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
CDT
1:25 PM
EDT
2h 30m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3770
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
CDT
2:40 PM
EDT
2h 40m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN894
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
CDT
2:50 PM
EDT
2h 40m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3239
WN Southwest
B38M
1:10 PM
CDT
4:35 PM
EDT
2h 25m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2605
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
73H
1:50 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 30m
53%
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
BWI Baltimore 4h 20m WN AAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 34m AA AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 41m AAAS AAEIF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 46m AA AAEJAFFL Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
LGA New York 4h 46m AADLWS AABADL New York (LGA) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 50m AVCMUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 4h 52m WN EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
EWR Newark 4h 56m ACCMOS UA Newark (EWR) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 57m AFDLWS AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Nashville
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,009 mi 2h 50m 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 50m. 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 14 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h33-2h50 64%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, PWM 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
5
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWM to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,690
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
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
88%
Return
BNA → PWM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
76%
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 RKD→BNA
Distance from PWM 47 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 2
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 19m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 64%
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 50m 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 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 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 50m 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, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BNA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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, RKD and MHT. 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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PWM to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWM to BNA is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,009 miles (1,624 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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