Cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $161 |
Frontier
1 stop
28 hr
Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $161 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $80 |
Southwest
Nonstop
2 hr
Sat, Apr 25
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The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $80 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $175 |
Southwest
Nonstop
2 hr
Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16
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The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $175 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $187 |
Spirit
1 stop
11 hr
Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2
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The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Nashville is currently $187 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $381 |
United
Nonstop
2 hr
Thu, Apr 2 — Mon, Apr 6
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The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $381 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 25 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Nashville takes 1 hr 25 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Chicago to Nashville per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nashville is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
| October Cheapest
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Typical prices: $75–175 |
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| January Most expensive
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Typical prices: $170–310 |
Popular airlines from Chicago to Nashville
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Nashville in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $175Typical price: $135–34037 weekly nonstop flightsMDW, ORD - BNA Every day2172 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - BNA Every day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $207Typical price: $140–34033 weekly nonstop flightsORD - BNA Every day738 weekly connecting flightsORD - BNA Every day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $191Typical price: $140–35531 weekly nonstop flightsORD - BNA Every day186 weekly connecting flightsORD - BNA Every day
- Deltafrom $211Typical price: $185–475383 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - BNA Every day
- Spiritfrom $191Typical price: $135–38026 weekly connecting flightsORD - BNA Every day
- Alaskafrom $483Typical price: $510–1,05021 weekly connecting flightsORD - BNA Every day
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi
Popular airports near Nashville
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Nashville center and popularity with travelers.
- Nashville International Airport (BNA)Nashville United States 16 min 6 mi
- Memphis International Airport (MEM)Memphis United States 3 hr 14 min 195 mi
- Louisville International Airport (SDF)Louisville United States 2 hr 38 min 150 mi
- Huntsville International Airport (HSV)Huntsville United States 1 hr 53 min 105 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Nashville
The cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $75 to $175.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $161. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $80.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Nashville is $175, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 16.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Nashville is $207, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Nashville is $191, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Nashville is $211, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Nashville is $191, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Nashville is $483, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville starts at $161 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Sat, Apr 25.
1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Nashville.
Nashville is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Aug. Summers (Jun–Sep) are hot and humid, while winters (Nov–Mar) are cool, with light snow. Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible Feb–May. Local events include Awesome April (bringing together fashion, music and film festivals), the Country Music Association Music Festival (Jun), and the Birthday of the Grand Ole Opry (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Nashville.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Nashville really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Nashville.
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 37 nonstop flights and 2,172 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Nashville are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 37 nonstop flights and 2,172 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Nashville are:
- American offers 33 nonstop flights and 738 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
- United offers 31 nonstop flights and 186 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
- Delta offers 383 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
- Spirit offers 26 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
- Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $161. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $80.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Nashville is $175, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 16.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Nashville is $207, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Nashville is $191, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Nashville is $211, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Nashville is $191, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Nashville is $483, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 2.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Nashville.
- There are 37 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 33 American direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 31 United direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Nashville at price $187 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Nashville.
- There are 37 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 33 American direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 31 United direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Nashville on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Nashville start at $175 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Nashville, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Nashville start at $381 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Nashville start at $161 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Nashville, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Nashville starts at $187 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Nashville at price $187 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Nashville, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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