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

SDF Airport Page →
151 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 22m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1943
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1757
WN Southwest
737
7:15 AM
EDT
7:05 AM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3604
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1712
WN Southwest
B38M
6:05 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4466
WN Southwest
7M8
9:55 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
EDT
0h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN473
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
0h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN670
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
EDT
0h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN650
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
0h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN550
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
CDT
1:05 PM
EDT
0h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2467
WN Southwest
7S7
4:50 PM
CDT
6:45 PM
EDT
0h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3699
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
EDT
0h 55m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN671
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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
ATL Atlanta 3h 28m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 3h 35m LXJWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 50m MX G4WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 56m AA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 3h 58m AFDLKE AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 14m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 18m WN SYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 34m ACCMUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
TPA Tampa 4h 40m WN AAWN Tampa (TPA) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 49m AAAS AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Louisville to Nashville
4 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 151 mi 0h 50m nonstop -1h behind

SDF–BNA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 151 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, 7S7, B38M 0h50 82%
AA American Airlines 1 82% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 1 82% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 0 82% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 88%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 6%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 6%)
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
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,369
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
SDF → BNA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
63%
Return
BNA → SDF
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → BNA delays →

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 4 4 4
Weekly flights 15 16
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 32m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 82%
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 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.

SDF–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance151 mi / 242 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights15 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 151 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from SDF to BNA: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Pittsburgh.
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.
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 SDF to BNA

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SDF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to BNA is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 151 miles (242 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).