RIC → BNARichmond to Nashville

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Direct flights from Richmond (RIC) to Nashville (BNA): 9 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 80% of the last 10 tracked flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 13 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 11 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 847 km, an estimated 1 hour 35 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Richmond and Nashville. Updated 29 October 2026 at 04:33 UTC.

RIC Richmond smooth · +10
BNA Nashville smooth · +0
847 km · ~1h 35m est.
dep bank 11:00–22:279x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 9x weekly · nonstop
80% on time

of the last 10 tracked RIC → BNA flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −13 min. 0 of 11 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−13 minacross the last 10 arrivals
Flight time~1h 35mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures9x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 11

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Allegiant AirSouthwest Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Allegiant AirG4

Flights G4352 varies Th

Southwest AirlinesWN88% on time

Flights WN225 11:00 Mo Th Fr · WN2168 12:10 Su · WN1139 12:25 Tu We Sa · WN4145 18:20 Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-28JRT99departed+0
10-28WN1139dep +6 → arr−13
10-27WN1139dep +23 → arr−1
10-26WN225dep +17 → arr−14
10-25G4323arrived+307
10-25WN2168dep +31 → arr−1
10-24WN1139dep +14 → arr−18
10-24WN4145dep +15 → arr−15
10-23WN225dep +12 → arr−20
10-22G4352dep +17 → arr−14
10-22WN225dep +72 → arr+42

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
RICRichmond +10 min smooth ⛅ scattered clouds · NNW 3 kt Full RIC delay board →
BNANashville +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · ESE 3 kt Full BNA delay board →

Weather lens

Conditions are tightest at RIC and BNA: a 39% chance of a 15+ minute delay. In this weather, the more delayed of the two airports is typically about +9 min. Both figures come from the two airports' delay records in similar weather. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Richmond to Nashville route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop RIC to BNA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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RIC to BNA questions

Is RIC–BNA running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at RIC is the weaker end, route health score 93/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on RIC–BNA?

Operators schedule morning departures around 11:00 and evening departures around 18:20 from RIC. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the BNA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from RIC to BNA?

Great-circle distance is 847 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 90–103 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does RIC–BNA fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 9 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.