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August 12 - August 15

Cheapest

DTW - Nashville

$122

$169

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August 11 - August 15

Cheapest

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$122

$169

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September 16 - September 19

Cheapest

DTW - Nashville

$125

$169

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July 14 - July 21

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DTW - Nashville

$144

$177

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July 21 - July 22

DTW - Nashville

$147

$177

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July 15 - July 21

DTW - Nashville

$144

$177

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July 15 - July 22

DTW - Nashville

$144

$177

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August 12 - August 18

DTW - Nashville

$116

$177

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August 25 - August 26

DTW - Nashville

$123

$177

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September 10 - September 15

DTW - Nashville

$123

$178

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Insights for flights from Detroit to Nashville

A typical journey from Detroit to Nashville takes about 19h 20m, including connections. This reflects the fact that most itineraries between these two cities involve at least one stopover. While the direct flight time would be considerably shorter, the median journey duration accounts for the common travel patterns on this route, which frequently include layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Detroit to Nashville, prices typically range from $265–$628, with a median of $407. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly low fares can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Nashville is often in January, with a median fare of $259. Other affordable months include August, where the median fare is $265, and May, with a median fare of $267. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route, presenting opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Most itineraries between Detroit and Nashville involve connections, with only 15.8% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that for the majority of travelers, the journey will include at least one stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The distance between Detroit and Nashville is 735 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance would typically suggest quicker travel times, but the prevalence of connecting flights significantly extends the overall journey duration for many travelers.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Nashville

Regular price: $91 - $202

Prices for flights from Detroit to Nashville are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Nashville is between $91 and $202. The current lowest deal is $169 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 12-Aug 15.

now $169

Low $91

High $202

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Nashville

Flights from Detroit to Nashville are cheapest in January, with a median price of $259. The most expensive month to fly is October, with a median price of $651. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

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Flights from $259

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Flights from $651

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Direct flights from Detroit to Nashville

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Nashville

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

JetBlue Airways

$263

$271

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

JetBlue Airways

$255

$270

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

JetBlue Airways

$253

$235

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$258

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Southwest Airlines

$133

$210

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

United Airlines

$235

$267

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Nashville

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$273 → $233

15%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$270 → $245

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$217 → $195

10%

3 nights

Jul 4 - Jul 7

$253 → $235

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Nashville

Detroit - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Detroit to Nashville are above the typical level at $407.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices.

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $259 for Detroit to Nashville.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 19h 20m.

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Detroit to Nashville is 19h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 15.8% of recent deals for Detroit to Nashville are direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights from Detroit to Nashville in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for Detroit to Nashville appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a great option for flights to Nashville, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from Detroit city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Detroit to Nashville.

📍 ~10 km from Nashville city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International offers a robust flight schedule and a wide range of cabin classes.

📍 ~280 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Huntsville International (HSV)

Cheapest

Huntsville International is the closest significant airport to Nashville with international-standard facilities.

📍 ~165 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$183

Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

Chattanooga Metropolitan is a reliable regional hub with consistent service to major US gateways.

📍 ~190 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Evansville Regional (EVV)

Evansville Regional provides an alternative option north/west of Nashville, offering various cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL)

Northwest Alabama Regional is geographically close to Nashville, useful for specific regional connections.

📍 ~135 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$390

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Detroit to Nashville is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $278. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices rise to $540, while waiting until 28-59 days before departure resulted in average prices of $547. For those planning well in advance, more than 60 days out, the average price was $461.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Nashville is considered to be $265 or less. The median price for this route was $407. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $628 or less. This threshold represents a competitive fare based on historical data over a 90-day period.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Detroit to Nashville, with a median price of $259. August and May also presented competitive prices, with median fares of $265 and $267 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $407, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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Insights for flights from Detroit to Nashville

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Nashville

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Nashville

Direct flights from Detroit to Nashville

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Nashville

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Nashville

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Nashville

Detroit - Nashville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in January for the best prices.

Connecting flights average 19h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

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