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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.1% of flights from Detroit to Nashville were non-stop. The majority of travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights. When a stopover is involved, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that direct options are less common for this particular route.

What's the flight time from Detroit to Nashville?

The median direct flight time from Detroit to Nashville is 1 hour and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 735 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 5 hours and 34 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey, depending on whether they choose a direct or connecting option.

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 deals and price reductions are a common occurrence for this particular route. Travelers may find opportunities to secure lower fares due to the consistent price fluctuations observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Detroit to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Nashville

A typical journey from Detroit to Nashville, including connections, takes about 1h 35m. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 735 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median time reflects the overall travel experience on this route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Detroit to Nashville, right now fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $267–$842, with a median of $490. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that while current prices are lower than the median, finding exceptional deals may still require careful timing. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Nashville? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $259, followed by August at $265, and May at $267. These months offer the lowest median prices, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

Most itineraries connect at least once when flying from Detroit to Nashville, with only 7.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey that includes at least one stop between your origin and destination.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Nashville

Regular price: $177 - $239

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Nashville is $177 to $239. The current lowest deal is $157 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 24-Oct 31.

now $157

Low $177

High $239

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. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $215

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $895

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Nashville

Frontier Airlines

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Nashville

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$369

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$364

$368

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$366

$370

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$372

$370

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$247

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$201

$183

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$239 → $163

32%

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

$241 → $166

31%

2 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 19

$241 → $168

30%

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

$226 → $156

31%

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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 $157.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, August, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 65 direct deals, followed by Southwest Airlines with 7 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Nashville are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from Detroit to Nashville.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$155

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 ~$155

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 ~$204

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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 was $278. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging around $540, and also for those made 28-59 days in advance, where the average price was $547. Planning your purchase within the recommended window can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a fare of $267 or less for a flight from Detroit to Nashville is considered a good price. The median price for this route was $490. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $842 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the $267 threshold can help secure a cost-effective journey.

Historically, January, August, and May have offered some of the most affordable flights from Detroit to Nashville. The median price in January was $259, while August saw a median of $265, and May had a median of $267. These months typically present prices below the annual median of $490 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares may find these months to be advantageous.

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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: $177 - $239

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Nashville is $177 to $239. The current lowest deal is $157 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 24-Oct 31.

now $157

Low $177

High $239

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

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Nashville

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$369

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$364

$368

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$366

$370

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$372

$370

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$247

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Nashville

Detroit (DTW) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$201

$183

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$239 → $163

32%

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

$241 → $166

31%

2 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 19

$241 → $168

30%

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

$226 → $156

31%

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 $157.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, August, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 65 direct deals, followed by Southwest Airlines with 7 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Nashville are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from Detroit to Nashville.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$155

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 ~$155

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

67% AI deal score

$807

$643

Save $164

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 offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

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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Oct 20

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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 offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

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

Nov 07

Oct 31

Oct 12

Oct 20

Oct 20

Dec 08

Oct 25

Dec 03

Oct 07

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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?