Louisville to Nashville (SDF–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN379
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:30 AM
CDT
0h 50m
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WN4798
WN Southwest
7M8
3:15 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
CDT
0h 50m
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WN397
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
CDT
0h 55m
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WN2413
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
CDT
0h 55m
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WN1317
WN Southwest
737
7:09 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
CDT
0h 59m
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WN5025
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN1463
WN Southwest
738
9:35 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3328
WN Southwest
B38M
10:45 AM
CDT
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN1683
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2308
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN2816
WN Southwest
737
2:10 PM
CDT
4:15 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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DL4094
DL Delta
9:17 PM
CDT
11:12 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN801
WN Southwest
737
9:33 PM
CDT
11:26 PM
EDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
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Louisville to Nashville
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 151 mi 0h 38m nonstop -1h behind 124 1-stop hubs

SDF–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 151 miles in approximately 0h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 124 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, 7M8, 7S7 0h50-0h59 81%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 81% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SDF to BNA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
124
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,799
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 Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric SDF→BNA LEX→BNA CVG→BNA
Distance from SDF 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 3
Weekly flights 16 1 14
Flight time 0h 38m 0h 34m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
151 mi / 242 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m to 0h 59m.
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.

SDF–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance151 mi / 242 km
Flight time0h 38m to 0h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 17 return
1-stop connections124 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 0h 38m to 0h 59m. The route covers 151 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from SDF to BNA. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, MBT, PDK, SUS, MGM, CMH, GVL, BHM, ABE, AGS, MEM, ORL, SBN, XNA, TUL, SSI, MKE, DWH, SGR, CLE, FNT, NEW, CHS, ECP, OMA, MTH, RIC, TTN, LNK, YYZ, GUF, TEB, SUA, VNC, FRG, APF, HPN, FSD, SYR, SFB, FXE, BDL, BCT, ALB, ELP, FAR, SHV, YOW, EGE, ASE, LRD, PVD, YUL, MHH, YWG, SAT, PGD, ABQ, PWM, MCI, MTJ, PVU, YVR, BOI, TUS, ONT, BFI, VNY, SJU, OAK, SAN, SNA, SJC, LGB, BUR, STS, IAD, PDX, PIT, CQF, ATL, HOU, DTW, IAH, ORD, DCA, MDW, JAX, MIA, CLT, BWI, DAL, MCO, DUB, LAS, DFW, MSP, PIE, PHL, RDU, MSY, DEN, EWR, PHX, VPS, FLL, SRQ, RSW, TPA, SFO, LGA, JFK, BOS, AUS, SLC, HND, LAX, CHA, CRW, ROA, TVC, PBI, MLI and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from BNA to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, CVG and LUK. 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 SDF to BNA

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SDF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to BNA ranges from 0 hours 38 minutes to 0 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 151 miles (242 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

124 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).