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

STL Airport Page →
272 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 18m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: YanAir.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN792
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
CDT T2
8:10 AM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3779
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
CDT T2
9:15 AM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3734
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
CDT T2
11:25 AM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1110
WN Southwest
737
11:25 AM
CDT T2
12:35 PM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3888
WN Southwest
737
11:45 AM
CDT T2
12:55 PM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3895
WN Southwest
B38M
12:50 PM
CDT T2
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1860
WN Southwest
73H
1:45 PM
CDT T2
2:55 PM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1585
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
CDT T2
3:05 PM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1293
WN Southwest
737
3:10 PM
CDT T2
4:20 PM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN996
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
CDT T2
5:50 PM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN694
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
CDT T2
6:45 PM
CDT
1h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN482
WN Southwest
737
7:08 PM
CDT T2
8:05 PM
CDT
0h 57m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN679
WN Southwest
738
6:25 AM
CDT
7:45 AM
CDT
1h 20m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1371
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
CDT
2:20 PM
CDT
1h 15m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3862
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 20m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN770
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 PM
CDT
6:40 PM
CDT
1h 20m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN682
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 PM
CDT
11:55 PM
CDT
1h 15m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CMH Columbus 3h 25m WN CNSWN Columbus (CMH) to Nashville flights
MCI Kansas City 3h 25m WN WNXSR Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 3h 30m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 35m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 3h 55m AFDLKE AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 2m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
ECP Panama City Beach 4h 5m WN JRTKOWLXJ Panama City Beach (ECP) to Nashville flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 5m UAWN G4WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Nashville flights
VPS Valparaiso 4h 5m WN WN Valparaiso (VPS) to Nashville flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 14m WN AADLWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
St Louis to Nashville
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 272 mi 1h 10m nonstop

STL–BNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 272 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 0h57-1h10 89%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 89% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 89%
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: SY + WN (28 flights/wk, 97%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,382
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
STL → BNA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
90%
Return
BNA → STL
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric STL→BNA UIN→BNA COU→BNA
Distance from STL 94 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 28 5 1
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 30m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 89%
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 1h 10m 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.

STL–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance272 mi / 437 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 26 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 272 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from STL to BNA: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
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 John Glenn Columbus, Kansas City and Chicago Midway.
Yes, return flights from BNA to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include UIN, COU and CGI. 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 STL to BNA

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STL to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to BNA is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 272 miles (437 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John Glenn Columbus, Kansas City and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quincy (UIN), Columbia (COU) and Cape Girardeau (CGI).