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

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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
WN2227
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3652
WN Southwest
737
11:40 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1998
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1584
WN Southwest
73H
8:55 PM
EDT
9:40 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4594
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN205
WN Southwest
7S7
4:15 PM
CDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4214
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Richmond to Nashville
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 526 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind 76 1-stop hubs

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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 76 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 10 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h45-1h50 80%
G4 Allegiant Air 2 319 1h47 80%
MX Mexicana 0 80%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + MX + WN (12 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
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,166
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.

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 1
Weekly flights 12 9
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 14m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 80%
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 45m to 1h 50m.
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 45m to 1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 10 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
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 approximately 1h 45m to 1h 50m. The route covers 526 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air, Mexicana and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from RIC to BNA. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRI, TYS, INT, PDK, LNS, SDF, FDK, CVG, CMH, MEM, MKC, CHS, BKL, LAN, ORF, PIT, ORL, TEB, TMB, TUL, LIT, IND, ROC, SUA, YYZ, VRB, NAS, NQX, BCT, PIE, APF, DCA, RST, HVN, SRQ, AFW, DAL, JAC, FCM, BZN, SBA, SAN, BUR, SFO, PHL, ATL, BOS, IAD, DTW, EWR, BWI, ORD, MSP, IAH, LGA, JFK, CLT, MIA, JAX, MCO, FLL, RSW, PHX, TPA, DEN, BDL, LAS, MSY, DFW, MDW, PBI, BUF, PVD, SJU, LAX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 Allegiant Air, Mexicana and Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIC to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to BNA ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 526 miles (847 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Charlottesville (CHO).