Tupelo to Nashville (TUP–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LF3003
LF Contour
E135
3:20 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LF3002
LF Contour
E135
11:15 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3004
LF Contour
E135
5:40 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Tupelo to Nashville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 174 mi 1h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

TUP–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 174 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUP–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 1 E135 1h05
Aircraft on this route
E135 Embraer ERJ-135 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (1 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, TUP to BNA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TUP to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
184
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
TUP → BNA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
BNA → TUP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Tupelo

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric TUP→BNA GTR→BNA MEM→BNA
Distance from TUP 57 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 1 1 30
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 44m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of TUP with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Tupelo.
TUP: CDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tupelo, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
174 mi / 281 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
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.

TUP–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tupelo to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance174 mi / 281 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: TUP
IATA / ICAOTUP / KTUP
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation346 ft / 105 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUP to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Tupelo Regional Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 174 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TUP to BNA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Tupelo.
Yes, return flights from BNA to TUP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GTR, MEM and MKL. 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 TUP to BNA

Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TUP to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUP to BNA ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 174 miles (281 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ORD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR), Memphis (MEM) and Jackson (MKL).