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

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WN1971
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 AM
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7:45 AM
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WN4159
WN Southwest
73H
7:05 AM
EDT T2
8:15 AM
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1h 10m
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WN4537
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 AM
EDT T2
8:45 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN4668
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 AM
EDT T2
8:45 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3456
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
EDT T2
11:05 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN859
WN Southwest
73H
11:35 AM
EDT T2
12:45 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN193
WN Southwest
7S7
1:12 PM
EDT T2
2:16 PM
EDT
1h 4m
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WN2445
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
EDT T2
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN4531
WN Southwest
737
2:25 PM
EDT T2
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3556
WN Southwest
73H
2:30 PM
EDT T2
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN937
WN Southwest
B38M
2:35 PM
EDT T2
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3182
WN Southwest
73H
4:55 PM
EDT T2
6:05 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3557
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 PM
EDT T2
8:20 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1196
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 PM
EDT T2
9:55 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3818
WN Southwest
B38M
6:20 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN806
WN Southwest
73H
6:25 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN379
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN3616
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
EDT
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN1095
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
EDT
1:15 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN3792
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN2381
WN Southwest
737
2:25 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN3350
WN Southwest
5:33 PM
EDT
7:17 PM
EDT
1h 44m
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WN2242
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN813
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 PM
EDT
10:00 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN3611
WN Southwest
7M8
9:20 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN2309
WN Southwest
7S7
9:33 PM
EDT
10:39 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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WN814
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 PM
EDT
11:15 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN1146
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 PM
EDT
11:45 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN2879
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 PM
EDT
12:15 AM+1
EDT
1h 20m
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St Louis to Nashville
1 carrier, 51 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 272 mi 1h 4m nonstop 95 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 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 95 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 51 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h04-1h10 30%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (51 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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
95
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,290
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
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
60%
Return
BNA → STL
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
69%
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 COU→BNA
Distance from STL 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 51 1
Flight time 1h 4m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 30%
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: EDT · BNA: EDT

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 4m 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 time1h 4m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights51 out / 53 return
1-stop connections95 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 1h 4m to 1h 10m. The route covers 272 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from STL to BNA. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, COU, MKC, DAY, BHM, LIT, CVG, ISM, BOW, DSM, TEB, APF, FXE, BCT, SUA, TUL, EGE, ASE, RIC, MHH, TMB, NAS, OKC, BDL, FAR, SCF, GCM, MBJ, SBA, BZN, PSP, MRY, BUR, APC, ABQ, CUN, IAD, SJC, JBR, SAT, ATL, VPS, ORD, IAH, MDW, PHL, MKE, RSW, IND, DFW, DAL, PBI, CMH, SAV, HOU, MCI, RDU, BWI, MIA, MSY, MSP, DEN, FLL, DCA, MCO, LGA, JAX, CLT, CLE, LAX, AUS, CHS, DTW, LAS, EWR, MYR, TPA, OMA, PIT, SAN, PNS, SMF, BOS, PHX, SFO, ECP, PUJ, SLC, SRQ, YYZ, SEA, SJU, LEX, SBN and SJD. 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.
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. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STL to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to BNA ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 272 miles (437 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

95 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).