Tampa to Nashville (TPA–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TPA–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 613 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 73 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h50-2h05 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 14 | E70, E75 | 1h58-1h59 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Nashville from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→BNA | PIE→BNA | LAL→BNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 31 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | – | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 53m | 1h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · BNA: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
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.
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.
TPA–BNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to BNA
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to BNA is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 613 miles (986 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 173 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charleston and Louis Armstrong New Orleans. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Lakeland (LAL) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).