Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 491 miles (790 km) apart. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Indianapolis and Chicago and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MCI to BNA
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
MCI to BNA with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Pensacola (PNS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Gulf Shores (GUF)Allegiant Air the whole way
- Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
MCI to BNA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCI to BNA?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA).
How far is Kansas City from Nashville by plane?
Kansas City (MCI) and Nashville (BNA) are 491 miles (790 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MCI to BNA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MCI to BNA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kansas City and Nashville?
The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Indianapolis (IND), Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Saint Louis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.