How many flights from Detroit to Nashville are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.1% of flights from Detroit to Nashville were non-stop. The majority of routes typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware of the relatively lower availability of non-stop options.

What's the flight time from Detroit to Nashville?

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Nashville has a median duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 735 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 5 hours and 34 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add several hours to the total travel time.

How often do Detroit to Nashville flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Detroit to Nashville route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. The route has consistently been classified as one with frequent price fluctuations across the trailing 30 days. This pattern suggests that monitoring prices can be beneficial for securing a good deal.

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Detroit to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Nashville

A typical journey from Detroit to Nashville takes about 1h 35m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, a typical journey including connections can extend to 8h 47m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 735 km.

When looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Nashville, the fares right now are below the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $267–$842, with a median of $490. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Nashville are January, with a median fare of $259, August at $265, and May, where the median fare is $267. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for flights from Detroit to Nashville connect at least once, with only 7.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Detroit to Nashville. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Nashville

Regular price: $187 - $261

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Nashville is $187 to $261. The current lowest deal is $158 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 20-Aug 24.

now $158

Low $187

High $261

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Nashville

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Nashville is January, with a median price of $215. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $895. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $215

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $895

Jan

Feb

Mar

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Nashville

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Nashville

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$371

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$371

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$344

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$344

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$432

$349

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$365

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$398 → $267

33%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$248 → $177

29%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$244 → $177

27%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$241 → $176

27%

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Detroit - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Nashville are below the typical level at $158.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Nashville, with a median price of $215.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Direct flights from Detroit to Nashville typically take 1h 35m, while connecting flights average 8h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 7.1% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights from Detroit to Nashville recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Nashville are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International offers diverse carrier selection and full cabin classes, but is one hour ahead of Nashville.

📍 ~250 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from Detroit to Nashville is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed across the trailing quarter was around $278. Prices tend to be significantly higher if booked closer to the travel date, with fares averaging $540 for tickets bought 7-13 days out. Conversely, booking too early, such as 28-59 days in advance, also saw higher average prices of $547.

Across the trailing 90 days, a fare of $267 or less for a flight from Detroit to Nashville is considered a good price. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed. The median price for this route was $490, while prices in the upper quartile reached $842. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $267 mark.

Historically, January, August, and May have offered some of the most affordable flights from Detroit to Nashville. In January, the median price was $259, closely followed by August at $265, and May at $267. These prices are notably lower than the annual median of $490 for this route. Travelers looking for cost-effective options should consider flying during these months.

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Detroit to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Nashville

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Nashville

Regular price: $187 - $261

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Nashville is $187 to $261. The current lowest deal is $158 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 20-Aug 24.

now $158

Low $187

High $261

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Nashville

January

Cheapest

Flights from $215

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $895

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Nashville

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Nashville

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$371

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$371

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$344

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$344

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$432

$349

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$365

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$398 → $267

33%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$248 → $177

29%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$244 → $177

27%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$241 → $176

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Nashville

Detroit - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Nashville are below the typical level at $158.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Nashville, with a median price of $215.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Direct flights from Detroit to Nashville typically take 1h 35m, while connecting flights average 8h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 7.1% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights from Detroit to Nashville recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Nashville are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International offers diverse carrier selection and full cabin classes, but is one hour ahead of Nashville.

Nashville, United States

74% AI deal score

$814

$575

Save $239

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Nashville

Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Nashville

Detroit to Nashville: Overview

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 below the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

Best Elite deals to Nashville

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

When should I buy Detroit to Nashville tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Detroit to Nashville?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Nashville?

How many flights from Detroit to Nashville are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Detroit to Nashville?

How often do Detroit to Nashville flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Detroit

Flights to Nashville from other cities

Detroit to Nashville: Overview

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 below the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

Best Elite deals to Nashville

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Aug 27

Aug 31

Aug 31

Oct 22

Sep 12

Sep 01

Dec 08

Sep 10

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Sep 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

When should I buy Detroit to Nashville tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Detroit to Nashville?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Nashville?