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Most airlines on the Buffalo to Nashville route, including Sun County Air, American Airlines, and United Airlines, have a layover in major cities. The layover city and duration vary from one airline to another. Some airlines have extended layovers than others. Therefore, research flight routes before booking to choose the best route. The common layover cities include Charlotte, New York, Washington, D.C., Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Orlando, Atlanta, Newark, Minneapolis, and Dallas.

If you pick Sun Country Airlines, your carry-on dimensions shouldn’t exceed 24 x 16 x 11 inches. Also, you can bring another bag not exceeding 50 lbs. For American Airlines, your carry-on should be a maximum of 22 x 14 x 9 inches. You’re also allowed to have another bag weighing 50 lbs. at most. All airlines on this route require passengers to bring bags that fit perfectly in the upper or lower cabin to ensure a comfortable journey.

If you need a cheap way to get to Downtown Nashville from BNA airport, consider taking the Line 18 bus to arrive in about 31 minutes. If you need a private trip or have a heavy suitcase, you can take a town car or taxi to get downtown in about 11 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is a hub for Delta, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue. At the same time, Nashville International Airport is a hub for Southwest Airlines. This airport serves several American destinations.

Among airlines operating Buffalo 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 Buffalo and Nashville.

Flights from Buffalo to Nashville usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) 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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Buffalo to Nashville:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $173 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $467 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 Buffalo to Nashville most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 10% of one-stop connections

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Buffalo to Nashville route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $278 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $424, a difference of $146. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Buffalo to Nashville flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon 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 Buffalo to Nashville:

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 9:14 am
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 32% above the route average of $331. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Nashville takes 2h 04m, covering 633 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $238 to $1,444. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Buffalo to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 08m, compared with 4h 23m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 23m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Nashville is 1 hour behind Buffalo (Central Time vs Eastern 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 Buffalo to Nashville range from $241 to $450, with an average of $331 over the past 12 months. Anything below $241 counts as a good deal.