Richmond to Nashville (RIC–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
526 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 6m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4321
G4 Allegiant
319
9:23 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1768
WN Southwest
73H
11:15 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN705
WN Southwest
B38M
12:40 PM
EDT
1:20 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2546
WN Southwest
73H
9:10 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4347
G4 Allegiant
319
6:00 AM
CDT
8:39 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41975
G4 Allegiant
319
6:00 AM
CDT
8:39 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN267
WN Southwest
73H
12:25 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 35m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4530
WN Southwest
7M8
1:50 PM
CDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 40m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN311
WN Southwest
7M8
3:20 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 35m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5786
DL Delta
5:10 PM
CDT
8:34 PM
EDT
2h 24m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2609
WN Southwest
B38M
5:45 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
49%
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 3h 35m WN SYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 42m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 49m AAEJA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 3h 57m ACAVCM AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 13m AABA AAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 4h 15m LXJWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 17m AA AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 22m AFAMDL AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
LGA New York 4h 51m AADLPD AABADL New York (LGA) to Nashville flights
MCO Orlando 4h 55m ADB6WN EJAF9NK Orlando (MCO) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Nashville
3 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 526 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind

RIC–BNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 526 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 73H, B38M 1h40 100%
G4 Allegiant Air 2 319 1h47 100%
MX Mexicana 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + MX + WN (11 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, RIC to BNA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,192
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
RIC → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
Return
BNA → RIC
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric RIC→BNA PHF→BNA ORF→BNA
Distance from RIC 52 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 11 11
Flight time 1h 40m 2h 14m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
526 mi / 847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 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.

RIC–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance526 mi / 847 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights11 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 526 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from RIC to BNA: Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air and Mexicana.
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, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from BNA to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, ORF and CHO. 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 RIC to BNA

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air and Mexicana. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIC to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to BNA is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 526 miles (847 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Charlottesville (CHO).