Direct flights from Kansas City to Nashville
27 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to BNA.
Flight time: about 1h18m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Kansas City local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA506 | 7:02a | 1h22m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2480 | 7:50a | 1h19m | Wed, Sat |
| Southwest SWA2480 | 7:57a | 1h20m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2480 | 8:08a | 1h17m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2480 | 9:20a | 1h18m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2480 | 9:28a | 1h16m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2484 | 10:22a | 1h20m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA8503 | 10:25a | 1h6m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2484 | 11:05a | 1h17m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2484 | 11:16a | 1h20m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1383 | 1:30p | 1h14m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2484 | 2:04p | 1h18m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2484 | 2:10p | 1h20m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA547 | 2:20p | 1h21m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2485 | 4:23p | 1h16m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2485 | 4:40p | 1h18m | Mon–Tue |
| Southwest SWA2485 | 5:00p | 1h16m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3340 | 5:08p | 1h16m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2485 | 7:01p | 1h22m | Fri |
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Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 27 nonstop flights a week to Nashville (BNA), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MCI and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Nashville?
The nonstop flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA) takes about 1h18m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Nashville?
Driving from Kansas City to Nashville takes about 8h 23m, covering roughly 555 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h18m.