Memphis (MEM) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Frederick W. Smith International Airport to Nashville International Airport, with about 15 flights a week in July 2026. The 200-mile flight takes about 56m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 200 mi · 322 km
- Flight time
- 56m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying MEM to BNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 15 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 54,292 | 56m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MEM to BNA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:15am and the last at 2:55pm. 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 3157Southwest Airlines | 8:15am | 9:15am | 9 | n/a |
| WN 3872Southwest Airlines | 8:15am | 9:15am | 19 | 79% |
| WN 717Southwest Airlines | 2:35pm | 3:35pm | 16 | 88% |
| WN 1280Southwest Airlines | 2:55pm | 3:55pm | 12 | 92% |
Is MEM to BNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 546 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (95%), those around 4pm the least (43%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 546 | 75% | 13 min | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 73 | 95% | |
| 8am to 9am | 108 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 20 | 75% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 37 | 69% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 101 | 82% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 73 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 58 | 43% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 62 | 55% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 2,784 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,206 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 3,281 | |
| November 2025 | 36 | 3,819 | |
| December 2025 | 33 | 3,245 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 2,643 | |
| February 2026 | 29 | 2,495 | |
| March 2026 | 60 | 6,560 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 5,431 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 6,960 | |
| June 2026 | 63 | 7,098 | |
| July 2026 | 70 | 7,670 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.