Norfolk (ORF) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Norfolk International Airport to Nashville International Airport, with about 9 flights a week in July 2026. The 585-mile flight takes about 1h 53m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 585 mi · 941 km
- Flight time
- 1h 53m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying ORF to BNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 9 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 54,463 | 1h 53m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORF to BNA flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 6:45am and the last at 6:25pm. 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 3165Southwest Airlines | 6:45am | 7:35am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1457Southwest Airlines | 12:40pm | 1:35pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2819Southwest Airlines | 1:55pm | 2:45pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 3109Southwest Airlines | 2:50pm | 3:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4415Southwest Airlines | 6:25pm | 7:20pm | 4 | n/a |
Is ORF to BNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 423 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (100%), those around 1pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 423 | 78% | 12 min | 0.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 13 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 13 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 27 | 100% | |
| 10am to 11am | 139 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 31 | 71% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 56 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 39 | 54% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 16 | 31% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 22 | 82% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 13 | 85% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 16 | 38% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 13 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 37 | 5,408 | |
| September 2025 | 34 | 4,959 | |
| October 2025 | 36 | 4,212 | |
| November 2025 | 34 | 4,470 | |
| December 2025 | 33 | 4,838 | |
| January 2026 | 30 | 3,379 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 3,375 | |
| March 2026 | 36 | 4,107 | |
| April 2026 | 38 | 4,215 | |
| May 2026 | 41 | 4,568 | |
| June 2026 | 38 | 5,259 | |
| July 2026 | 39 | 5,837 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.