Flying from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 1 minute.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 2 hours behind Nashville, where Nashville International Airport is located.
With 46 weekly flights between the two airports, Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route. Spirit Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:05. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from BNA to LAX is with Southwest Airlines at 22:45.
Leave enough time to make your flight from BNA to Los Angeles. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Los Angeles are available for booking. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is where you'll be touching down.
You'll have your pick of carriers operating direct flights from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles. Book your journey with one of these:
When flying within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show some kind of identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles, make sure your ID is up to date.
The journey from central Nashville to BNA takes approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near BNA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Los Angeles
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles is 54 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 109 €. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BNA to Los Angeles, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 54 minutes.
Book a hotel close to LAX if you're taking a late flight from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Once you've hopped off your flight from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
After your flight from BNA to Los Angeles, kick back at a hotel close to VNY. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Los Angeles, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before booking a flight from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from BNA to Los Angeles sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Los Angeles
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
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