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Numerous shuttle services are available from BNA to the city center. Some popular options are Nashville Airport Shuttle, Music City Shuttle, and Gray Line Nashville Airport Express. These services usually operate on a shared-ride basis and take approximately 20-30 minutes to reach the city center. The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) also operates a bus service from the airport to the city center.

There are several airlines that offer refundable ticket options for flights from Charleston to Nashville, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. It is important to note that refundable tickets may come at a higher price than non-refundable options.

If you book a connecting flight from Charleston to Nashville expect a layover in various cities, but the exact city will depend on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for this route include Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Philadelphia (PHL), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD), and Newark (EWR).

Yes. Pet owners can book a flight from Charleston to Nashville with Southwest Airlines. The airline allows passengers to travel with small pets in the cabin, as long as the pets are in an airline-approved carrier. The maximum dimensions for a pet carrier are 18.5 inches long, 8.5 inches high, and 13.5 inches wide. The airline only permits six pet carriers on each flight, so passengers are advised to make their pet reservations as soon as possible.

Among airlines operating Charleston 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 Charleston and Nashville.

Flights from Charleston to Nashville usually depart from Charleston (CHS) 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 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 Charleston to Nashville:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $218 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $398 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 Charleston to Nashville most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 4% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Charleston to Nashville route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $352 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $591: a $239 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charleston to Nashville flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, 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 Charleston to Nashville:

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 7:33 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 63% above the route average of $392. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Charleston to Nashville takes 1h 38m, covering 439 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 $191 to $803. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charleston to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 33m, compared with 3h 46m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 20m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Nashville is 1 hour behind Charleston (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 Charleston to Nashville range from $341 to $540, with an average of $392 over the past 12 months. Anything below $341 counts as a good deal.