Nashville to Detroit flights
Direct and connecting flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Nashville to Detroit take?
Flight time from Nashville (BNA) to Detroit (DTW) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Nashville to Detroit?
Airline availability for BNA to DTW changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Nashville to Detroit?
Direct (nonstop) availability on BNA to DTW varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- GXA5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Delta Air Lines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| GXA | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning BNA → DTW
BNA to DTW is a short-haul route of 735 km (457 mi). See the return DTW → BNA route.
Alternative airports near Nashville: Smyrna (MQY) — 19 km, Clarksville (CKV) — 86 km, Hopkinsville (HOP) — 95 km.
Alternative airports near Detroit: Detroit (YIP) — 15 km, Ann Arbor (ARB) — 32 km, Windsor (YQG) — 33 km.