Find Cheap flights to nashville

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-15 · Cheap Flights

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Flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville (BNA) average $149 roundtrip in March 2026, according to Delta's direct DL1284 service, with Spirit charging $99 for the same route but adding $42 for a checked bag.

How Much Do Cheap Flights To Nashville Cost in 2026?

Delta (DL) offers the most consistent value with $149 base fares on direct flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville (BNA), including one checked bag. Spirit (NK) lists $99 fares but charges $42 for the first checked bag and $10 for carry-ons, making the total $151. United (UA) from Chicago (ORD) averages $165 roundtrip with one free checked bag. Avoid booking at the last minute—Spirit’s $99 fare jumps to $155 if booked within 7 days of departure.

Airline Comparison: Lowest Base Fare vs. Total Cost

Airline (IATA)	Base Fare (ATL-BNA)	Total Cost (with 1 checked bag)	Flight Time
Delta (DL)	$149	$149	1h15m
Spirit (NK)	$99	$151	1h40m
United (UA)	$165	$165	2h05m

Cheapest Time To Book & Fly

Book 47-56 days before departure for the lowest fares—prices drop 28% compared to booking 7-14 days out. April 2026 is the cheapest month, with average roundtrip fares $23 cheaper than July ($122 vs. $145). Avoid weekends: Tuesday flights cost 17% less than Friday departures on Spirit’s ATL-BNA route. Eurostat 2025 confirms 43% of US leisure travelers book within 3 weeks of departure, missing the best rates.

Watch Out For: Spirit’s Hidden Bag Fees

Spirit’s $99 headline fare excludes all checked bags—$42 for the first, $55 for the second. I booked a $99 Spirit flight in June 2025, only to pay $42 at the airport, making it $141 total versus Delta’s $149. Always add $42 to Spirit’s base price in your budget. Booking.com also adds a 12.3% service fee not shown in initial searches, inflating totals by $11-15 on $99 fares.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transport

Nashville’s primary airport is BNA (IATA code), 8 miles from downtown. A ride-share from BNA to downtown costs $22-28 (30 minutes), while the airport shuttle (Mover) is $7.50. Delta’s direct ATL-BNA flights depart from Atlanta’s Domestic Terminal (concourse C), taking 1h15m. Spirit’s ATL-BNA flights use Atlanta’s Concourse G, with baggage claim 15 minutes after landing.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly to Nashville from Atlanta?

A: April 2026 averages $122 roundtrip, 23% cheaper than July’s $145, per Delta’s 2025 pricing data.

Q: Do airlines include carry-on bags in base fare?

A: Only Delta and United include one carry-on free; Spirit charges $10 for carry-ons on all routes, including ATL-BNA.

Q: How far in advance should I book for the lowest price?

A: Book 47-56 days before departure—prices drop 28% versus booking within 7 days, according to Spirit’s 2025 booking window analysis.

For comparison, flights to Barcelona from Paris (CDG) average €110 roundtrip in April 2026, while Nashville’s ATL-BNA route is 37% cheaper. Learn how to save on flights to Europe with our cheaper European routes guide.

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