Cheap flights from Austin-Bergstrom International to Nashville International
Updated 2026-07-25
755 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 55m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Nashville International (BNA). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Austin-Bergstrom International
Austin-Bergstrom International sits about 5 miles southeast of downtown Austin on a former air force base. Southwest carries the most passengers, with American, Delta and United running large operations and British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM flying nonstop to Europe. The single Barbara Jordan Terminal is served by CapMetro Route 20 and the faster Route 100 Airport Flyer, reaching downtown in about 30 minutes for $1.25 — far below the roughly $30 rideshare fare. Fares spike around SXSW in March, ACL in October and the Formula 1 weekend, so avoid those windows for the lowest prices.
Arriving in Nashville
Nashville International is 8 miles east of downtown Nashville. WeGo Route 18 runs every 30 minutes between the airport and downtown for $2. Fares to Nashville peak around CMA Fest (early June), bachelor/bachelorette weekends (basically every weekend April–October) and major SEC football. January and February are the cheapest months, despite winter weather disruption.
Who flies AUS to BNA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 1h 55m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 55m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 55m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 55m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 55m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 55m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 55m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 1h 55m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Austin to Nashville FAQs
Direct flights from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Nashville International (BNA) take approximately 1h 55m for the 755-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
8 carriers operate direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Nashville International (BNA): Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Nashville International (BNA) is the primary international airport for Nashville. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.