United States Β· 1,794 miles (2,887 km)

Los Angeles (LAX) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nashville (BNA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nashville (BNA): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,794 miles (2,887 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 73 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bentonville, Tulsa and Albuquerque and more.

How many miles LAX to BNA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines18,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines23,000$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to BNA

Book LAX to BNA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LAX to BNA with one stop

73 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
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  • Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Memphis (MEM)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Montrose (MTJ)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via El Paso (ELP)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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See all 73 in Routes

LAX to BNA: common questions

How many miles does LAX to BNA cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to BNA?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nashville (BNA).

How far is Los Angeles from Nashville by plane?

Los Angeles (LAX) and Nashville (BNA) are 1,794 miles (2,887 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LAX to BNA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Nashville?

The most direct connections are through Bentonville (XNA), Tulsa (TUL), Albuquerque (ABQ), Oklahoma City (OKC) and Phoenix (PHX). On 48 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Albuquerque.

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.