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

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526 mi airlines 19/wk
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WN3652
WN Southwest
7S7
11:40 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1721
WN Southwest
7S7
12:46 PM
EDT
1:32 PM
EDT
0h 46m
M T W T F S S
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MX6402
MX Breeze
E90
1:20 PM
EDT
1:54 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN2227
WN Southwest
73H
1:40 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1584
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN209
WN Southwest
73H
7:10 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4594
WN Southwest
73H
10:15 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN165
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
EDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN4630
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN205
WN Southwest
7S7
4:15 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4214
WN Southwest
7M8
5:15 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN8819
WN Southwest
6:45 PM
EDT
9:13 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Richmond to Nashville
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 526 mi 0h 46m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

RIC–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 526 miles in approximately 0h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 17 73H, 7S7 0h46-1h55 100%
MX Breeze Airways 1 E90 1h34 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
E90 Embraer 190 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (18 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
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,955
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
0%
Return
BNA → RIC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
0%
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 ORF→BNA CHO→BNA
Distance from RIC 75 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 19 17 1
Flight time 0h 46m 1h 55m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
526 mi / 847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m to 1h 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.

RIC–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance526 mi / 847 km
Flight time0h 46m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 19 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 0h 46m to 1h 55m. The route covers 526 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from RIC to BNA. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, SDF, MKC, MEM, APF, PIT, BUF, LIT, NAS, YYZ, VRB, HVN, NQX, PIE, ORF, DAL, BUR, SFO, CVG, MDW, PHL, ATL, IAD, MSP, ORD, BWI, FLL, BOS, DTW, LGA, CLT, EWR, HND, MIA, IAH, TPA, MCO, RSW, MSY, JFK, DFW, PHX, DEN, BDL, LAS, PVD, PBI, PDK and AFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORF, CHO and DCA. 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 Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

RIC to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to BNA ranges from 0 hours 46 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 526 miles (847 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Charlottesville (CHO) and Washington (DCA).