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Among airlines operating Albuquerque to Nashville flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Albuquerque and Nashville.

Flights from Albuquerque to Nashville usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albuquerque to Nashville:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $311 round-trip via Austin Bergstrom (AUS), compared to $511 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Albuquerque to Nashville most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Albuquerque to Nashville route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $337 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $435, a difference of $98. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Albuquerque to Nashville flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Nashville are Gaylord Opryland, Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Nashville on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Albuquerque to Nashville:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 8:10 am
• Latest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 6:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 48% above the route average of $368. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Nashville takes 2h 40m, covering 1,119 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 48m, compared with 5h 10m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 17m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Nashville range from $276 to $476, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.