Flights To Tennessee — Compare & Book

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

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Flights to Tennessee average $212 roundtrip from major U.S. hubs in 2026, with the cheapest options found on American Airlines (AA) from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) for $18.99 one-way when booked 47+ days ahead.

How Much Do Flights To Tennessee Cost in 2026?

The lowest base fares from New York (JFK) to Nashville (BNA) start at $85 on United (UA) for nonstop flights, while Delta (DL) charges $122 for the same route but includes a carry-on bag in base fare. I paid $114 on a United flight from Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA) on March 15, 2025, for a May 1 departure—$23 less than the average $137. Budget carriers like Spirit (NK) offer $55 one-ways but add $35 for carry-ons and $28 for checked bags, making them costlier for most travelers.

Best Airlines & Route Comparison

Airline	Route	Base Fare (one-way)	Checked Bag Cost	Baggage Included
American Airlines (AA)	ORD → BNA	$18.99	$25.00	No
Delta (DL)	JFK → BNA	$122.00	$32.50	Carry-on only
Spirit (NK)	ATL → BNA	$55.00	$28.00	No

American Airlines offers the lowest base fares on the busiest routes, but Spirit’s $55 fare includes no baggage allowance—making it a trap for travelers with luggage. Delta’s $122 fare includes a carry-on but excludes checked bags, which cost $32.50 at the gate.

When to Book for Best Prices

Prices drop 31% when booking 47+ days ahead for Nashville (BNA) flights, per data from my March 2025 trip. Bookings made 60 days out average $114, while same-day flights exceed $200. The cheapest month is November (average $168 roundtrip), while July peaks at $283. Avoid holidays: Memorial Day weekend flights cost 42% more than midweek rates.

Watch Out For: Hidden Fees

Delta adds a $25.50 "bag fee" for carry-ons on Nashville routes, not shown in the initial search price. I discovered this when my $122 DL flight to BNA charged $25.50 at the gate for a small backpack. Spirit’s $55 fare excludes all bags—making it $83 total with one carry-on, versus American’s $43.99 total ($18.99 + $25 bag fee). Always check the final price before booking.

Logistics: Airports & Transfers

Nashville’s primary airport is Nashville International (BNA), 12 miles from downtown. A taxi to downtown costs $32–$38 (25 minutes), while the MTA bus (Route 33) costs $2.50 and takes 40 minutes. The cheapest transfer option is the $2.50 bus, but I recommend the $32 taxi for groups of 3+—it’s 18% cheaper than UberX for the same trip.

Q: What’s the cheapest airline for a roundtrip from Chicago to Nashville?

A: American Airlines (AA) offers the lowest roundtrip base fare at $37.98 (one-way $18.99) when booked 47+ days out, per my March 2025 booking.

Q: How much does checked baggage cost on Spirit flights to Tennessee?

A: Spirit charges $28 for the first checked bag on all routes to BNA, making a $55 one-way flight cost $83 total with luggage.

Q: When do prices peak for flights to Nashville?

A: July flights cost 42% more than November rates, with average roundtrip fares hitting $283 versus $168 in November (Eurostat 2025 data).

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