What percentage of Nashville to Detroit flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 17.8% of flights from Nashville to Detroit were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of routes on this corridor involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Nashville to Detroit?

The typical direct flight from Nashville to Detroit has a duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes, covering a distance of 735 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, typically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 5 hours and 42 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct travel on this route.

Should I set a price alert for Nashville to Detroit flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Nashville to Detroit is recommended. Historically, deals on this route have been classified as frequent across the trailing 30 days. This suggests that prices can fluctuate, and an alert could help you secure a favorable fare.

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Nashville to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Detroit

A typical journey from Nashville to Detroit, including connections, takes about 34h 32m. This reflects the reality that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop. For those seeking direct flights from Nashville to Detroit, the non-stop flight time is considerably shorter at 1h 34m.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Nashville to Detroit, right now fares are typically $247–$497, with a median of $267. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility or advance planning.

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Detroit is often in March, with a median fare of $169. Other affordable months include August and October, both with median fares around $171. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. Only 17.8% of recent fares were for non-stop flights from Nashville to Detroit, meaning that the vast majority of travelers will experience at least 2 stopovers on their journey. This prevalence of connecting flights contributes to the longer overall journey times.

The distance between Nashville and Detroit is 735 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically translates to shorter flight times for direct services, though the prevalence of connecting flights on this route means many journeys will be extended.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Detroit

Regular price: $183 - $278

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

Regular prices for flights from Nashville to Detroit typically range from $183 to $278. The current lowest deal is $166 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 9-Dec 12.

now $166

Low $183

High $278

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Detroit is March, with a median price of $169. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $919. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $169

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $919

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Detroit

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$534

$388

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$477

$388

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$327

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$339

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$460

$318

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$327

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$545 → $357

34%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$517 → $366

29%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

$525 → $375

29%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$517 → $369

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Detroit

Nashville - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nashville to Detroit are below the typical level at $166.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March, August, or October

Historically, March ($169), August ($171), and October ($171) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 34m

Direct flights from Nashville to Detroit typically take 1 hour and 34 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines has frequent deals

Frontier Airlines frequently offers deals on this route, with 84 direct deals recently found.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is a key carrier for direct flights on the Nashville to Detroit route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Nashville to Detroit are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$157

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Nashville to Detroit.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Cheapest

Bishop International (FNT) can be a useful alternative, often used by Detroit residents to avoid congestion.

📍 ~100 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$86

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Oct 21

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$543

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Business Class

From BNA

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Oct 22

Detroit, United States

75% AI deal score

$906

$591

Save $315

United Airlines

Business Class

From BNA

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Dec 12

Detroit, United States

75% AI deal score

$931

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Save $337

United Airlines

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 13

Detroit, United States

72% AI deal score

$723

$588

Save $135

United Airlines

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Nov 07

Detroit, United States

72% AI deal score

$885

$653

Save $232

United Airlines

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 14

Detroit, United States

68% AI deal score

$723

$604

Save $119

United Airlines

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 16

Detroit, United States

68% AI deal score

$884

$670

Save $214

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Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 19

Detroit, United States

66% AI deal score

$886

$739

Save $147

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Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 09

Detroit, United States

48% AI deal score

$886

$825

Save $61

United Airlines

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Sep 24

Detroit, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,688

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Sep 23

Detroit, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,733

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From BNA

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Detroit, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,758

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the best time to book flights from Nashville to Detroit is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $212. Booking within 28-59 days of travel sees an average price of $278, while prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out have an average price of $1245.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nashville to Detroit is considered to be $247 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $267. Fares can go up significantly, with 75% of prices observed at $497 or more.

Historically, March, August, and October have offered some of the cheapest flights from Nashville to Detroit. The median price in March was $169, while August and October both had a median price of $171. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $267 for this route.

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Nashville to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Detroit

Regular price: $183 - $278

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

Regular prices for flights from Nashville to Detroit typically range from $183 to $278. The current lowest deal is $166 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 9-Dec 12.

now $166

Low $183

High $278

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Detroit

March

Cheapest

Flights from $169

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $919

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Detroit

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$534

$388

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$477

$388

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$327

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$339

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$460

$318

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Detroit

Nashville (BNA) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$327

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$545 → $357

34%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$517 → $366

29%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

$525 → $375

29%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$517 → $369

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Detroit

Nashville - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nashville to Detroit are below the typical level at $166.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March, August, or October

Historically, March ($169), August ($171), and October ($171) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 34m

Direct flights from Nashville to Detroit typically take 1 hour and 34 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines has frequent deals

Frontier Airlines frequently offers deals on this route, with 84 direct deals recently found.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is a key carrier for direct flights on the Nashville to Detroit route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Nashville to Detroit are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$157

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Nashville to Detroit.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Cheapest

Bishop International (FNT) can be a useful alternative, often used by Detroit residents to avoid congestion.

Detroit, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,688

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Sep 23

Detroit, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,733

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Sep 25

Detroit, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,758

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Cheap Flights from Nashville to Detroit

Today’s best flight deals from Nashville to Detroit

Nashville to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Detroit

Direct flights from Nashville to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Detroit

Nashville - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March, August, or October

Direct flights average 1h 34m

Frontier Airlines has frequent deals

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Nashville main airports to depart from

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

Best Elite deals to Detroit

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

When is the best time to book flights from Nashville to Detroit?

What's a cheap fare from Nashville to Detroit?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Nashville to Detroit?

What percentage of Nashville to Detroit flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Nashville to Detroit?

Should I set a price alert for Nashville to Detroit flights?

Related routes

More routes from Nashville

Flights to Detroit from other cities

Nashville to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Detroit

Direct flights from Nashville to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Detroit

Nashville - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March, August, or October

Direct flights average 1h 34m

Frontier Airlines has frequent deals

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Nashville main airports to depart from

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

Best Elite deals to Detroit

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Dec 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

When is the best time to book flights from Nashville to Detroit?

What's a cheap fare from Nashville to Detroit?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Nashville to Detroit?