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

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151 mi airlines 29/wk
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WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
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WN379
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:30 AM
EDT
0h 50m
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WN4798
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
EDT
0h 50m
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WN2413
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN683
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN1317
WN Southwest
7S7
5:25 PM
EDT
5:20 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN3093
WN Southwest
738
6:15 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
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1h
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WN1463
WN Southwest
73H
9:35 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3328
WN Southwest
7M8
10:45 AM
EDT
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN1433
WN Southwest
B38M
10:55 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN1683
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN941
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN3363
WN Southwest
737
1:50 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
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1h 5m
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WN2816
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN801
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
EDT
9:05 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN850
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
EDT
10:30 PM
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1h 5m
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WN3317
WN Southwest
73H
8:35 PM
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10:40 PM
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Louisville to Nashville
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 151 mi 0h 50m nonstop 70 1-stop hubs

SDF–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 151 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 70 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 28 738, 7M8, 7S7 0h50-1h 40%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 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, SDF to BNA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,231
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
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
0%
Return
BNA → SDF
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Arriving
70%
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 1 1 2
Weekly flights 29 1 28
Flight time 0h 50m 23h 38m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
151 mi / 242 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 23h 38m.
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 to 23h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 50m to 23h 38m. The route covers 151 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from SDF to BNA. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORL, MEM, TUL, MSY, MKE, FRG, CLE, APF, FXE, OMA, PBI, CRW, YYZ, SFB, SYR, BDL, FAR, EGE, LRD, ALB, ASE, PGD, SAT, ABQ, MTJ, VNY, SNA, BOI, OAK, ONT, SAN, HND, LGB, LAX, SJU, BUR, IAD, SJC, PDX, ATL, PIE, MIA, IAH, PHL, ORD, DFW, DCA, CLT, MDW, MCO, BWI, EWR, DUB, RSW, MSP, RDU, VPS, DTW, DAL, LGA, TPA, BOS, SRQ, PHX, DEN, HOU, FLL, LAS, MLI and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SDF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to BNA ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 23 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 151 miles (242 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).