Orlando (MCO) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Orlando International Airport to Nashville International Airport, with about 71 flights a week in July 2026. The 616-mile flight takes about 2h 2m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 616 mi · 991 km
- Flight time
- 2h 2m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying MCO to BNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 60 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 323,152 | 2h 1m |
| Frontier Airlines | 11 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 28,059 | 2h 13m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 81,794 | 2h 3m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,768 | 2h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to BNA flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 11 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:25am and the last at 8:15pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2551Southwest Airlines | 6:25am | 7:25am | 20 | 100% |
| WN 2552Southwest Airlines | 8:25am | 9:25am | 28 | 96% |
| F9 1285Frontier Airlines | 9:05am | 10:17am | 22 | 77% |
| WN 2553Southwest Airlines | 9:30am | 10:30am | 20 | 95% |
| WN 2554Southwest Airlines | 11:00am | 12:00pm | 20 | 90% |
| WN 2555Southwest Airlines | 12:15pm | 1:15pm | 28 | 64% |
| WN 2559Southwest Airlines | 1:15pm | 2:15pm | 24 | 88% |
| F9 3559Frontier Airlines | 2:49pm | 4:05pm | 27 | 72% |
| WN 2556Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 4:05pm | 20 | 40% |
| WN 2557Southwest Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:05pm | 28 | 56% |
| WN 4788Southwest Airlines | 5:05pm | 6:10pm | 24 | 42% |
| WN 673Southwest Airlines | 6:15pm | 7:30pm | 5 | 42% |
| WN 1522Southwest Airlines | 7:10pm | 8:10pm | 12 | 46% |
| WN 4608Southwest Airlines | 8:15pm | 9:15pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MCO to BNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 3,550 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 7pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,715 | 73% | 16 min | 1.2% |
| Spirit Airlines | 577 | 73% | 20 min | 5.7% |
| Frontier Airlines | 229 | 73% | 21 min | 0.4% |
| Delta Air Lines | 29 | 75% | 18 min | 3.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 152 | 98% | |
| 7am to 8am | 245 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 252 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 356 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 180 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 130 | 83% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 201 | 72% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 140 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 201 | 67% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 282 | 68% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 206 | 65% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 270 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 297 | 65% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 199 | 55% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 154 | 64% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 93 | 53% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 192 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 263 | 29,621 | |
| September 2025 | 265 | 33,889 | |
| October 2025 | 324 | 42,543 | |
| November 2025 | 279 | 34,777 | |
| December 2025 | 290 | 33,579 | |
| January 2026 | 266 | 34,406 | |
| February 2026 | 283 | 37,839 | |
| March 2026 | 318 | 41,447 | |
| April 2026 | 301 | 37,469 | |
| May 2026 | 261 | 33,745 | |
| June 2026 | 287 | 37,396 | |
| July 2026 | 313 | 38,276 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.