St Louis to Nashville (STL–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4668
WN Southwest
B38M
6:45 AM
CDT T2
7:55 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN4159
WN Southwest
73H
7:05 AM
CDT T2
8:15 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3456
WN Southwest
737
9:55 AM
CDT T2
11:05 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN859
WN Southwest
7S7
11:35 AM
CDT T2
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1604
WN Southwest
7M8
12:15 PM
CDT T2
1:25 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2445
WN Southwest
737
2:10 PM
CDT T2
3:20 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3556
WN Southwest
73H
2:30 PM
CDT T2
3:40 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3557
WN Southwest
73H
5:35 PM
CDT T2
6:45 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1196
WN Southwest
737
9:31 PM
CDT T2
10:29 PM
CDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
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WN806
WN Southwest
738
6:25 AM
CDT
7:45 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN379
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 AM
CDT
8:25 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1095
WN Southwest
737
11:55 AM
CDT
1:15 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN3616
WN Southwest
73H
12:15 PM
CDT
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AS314
AS Alaska
5:59 PM
CDT
7:49 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2242
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 15m
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WN732
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 PM
CDT
9:15 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA4610
UA United
8:22 PM
CDT
11:30 PM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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WN813
WN Southwest
73H
9:17 PM
CDT
10:26 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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WN814
WN Southwest
737
9:55 PM
CDT
11:15 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1146
WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 PM
CDT
11:45 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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St Louis to Nashville
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 272 mi 0h 58m nonstop 151 1-stop hubs

STL–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 272 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 151 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 27 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 0h58-1h10 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (27 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, STL to BNA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
151
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,261
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 St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric STL→BNA COU→BNA
Distance from STL 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 27 1
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 2m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of STL with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as St Louis.
STL: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
272 mi / 437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m to 1h 10m.
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.

STL–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance272 mi / 437 km
Flight time0h 58m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 30 return
1-stop connections151 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 0h 58m to 1h 10m. The route covers 272 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from STL to BNA. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, MBT, COU, IND, PWK, MKC, BHM, GGE, DAY, LEX, MMU, DSM, RBW, PDK, ABE, LUK, LNK, LAN, GPT, AFW, LIT, CID, BQK, ILM, USA, AGS, CVG, ISM, BOW, LBB, FOK, CHO, TEB, CDW, APF, APA, ELH, RST, SBN, TUL, CXO, TTN, PBI, GRR, EGE, BDL, ASE, LNS, TMB, RIC, FRG, ELP, OKC, FTW, SUA, NAS, SYR, BCT, FXE, MHH, BED, FAR, TUS, SUN, YWG, UDD, FCA, BOI, SCF, GCM, MBJ, BZN, SBA, RNO, VNY, PSP, SJC, BFI, SNA, ONT, APC, ABQ, VPS, MRY, CUN, BUR, SJU, PUJ, ATL, SAN, IAH, MDW, LAX, ORD, DTW, DFW, RSW, IAD, DAL, JAX, SAT, MYR, MKE, MSY, MSP, MIA, SMF, DEN, DCA, MCI, OMA, BWI, PNS, RDU, LGA, SAV, JBR, CLT, CMH, PHL, HOU, PIT, ECP, FRA, EWR, CLE, AUS, LAS, MCO, BOS, TPA, SFO, LHR, FLL, PHX, JFK, SLC, SRQ, SEA, CHS, PDX, YYZ, LOT, YUL, DPA, HEE, BTL, TVC, SJD, HND and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COU. 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 STL to BNA

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

STL to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to BNA ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 272 miles (437 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

151 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU).