Direct flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville (BNA): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 83% of the last 24 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 13 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 24 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 710 km, an estimated 1 hour 25 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Raleigh/Durham and Nashville. Updated 13 September 2026 at 20:03 UTC.
RDURaleigh/Durhambusy · +18
BNANashvillesmooth · +0
710 km · ~1h 25m est.
dep bank 06:20–19:2521x weekly
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
83% on time
of the last 24 operated RDU → BNA flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Raleigh/Durham to Nashville route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop RDU 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.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at RDU is the weaker end, route health score 88/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on RDU–BNA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:20 and evening departures around 18:21 from RDU. 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 RDU to BNA?
Great-circle distance is 710 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 80–91 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does RDU–BNA fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 55 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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