Flight Time: Nashville (BNA) to Aruba (AUA) — Nonstop Details

Nonstop flight time: ~4 hours 25 minutes (Nashville BNA → Aruba AUA).

Operational Details

• Distance: 1,825 miles (2,937 km)
• Operating carrier: Southwest Airlines (seasonal, typically Nov-Apr), occasionally Frontier or charter
• Frequency: 1-2x weekly in season; no year-round nonstop
• Aircraft: 737-800 / A320neo (3h 55m block time + taxi)

Connecting Options (Year-Round)

• Via Atlanta (ATL): Delta — 6-7h total
• Via Charlotte (CLT): American — 6-7h total
• Via Miami (MIA): American — 5.5-6.5h total
• Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL): Spirit, JetBlue — 5.5-6.5h total

Seasonal Considerations

• Peak (Dec-Apr): Nonstop available, highest fares ($400-800+)
• Shoulder (May-Jun, Oct-Nov): Connections only, moderate fares
• Low (Jul-Sep): Connections, hurricane risk, lowest fares ($300-500)

Aruba Entry

• US passport (no visa ≤30 days, extendable to 180)
• ED card (online embarkation/disembarkation) — complete 72h before
• Travel insurance recommended (not mandatory)

Pro Tip

If dates flexible, set alerts on Google Flights/Kayak for BNA→AUA nonstop—schedule often loads 6-9 months out. Alternative: drive to Atlanta (3.5h) for daily nonstops on Delta.