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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:41 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charleston to Nashville takes 1h 41m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Nashville range from $344 to $550, with an average of $397 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 59% above the $397 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $216 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $402 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charleston to Nashville flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $157 to $819. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charleston to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $111, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Charleston to Nashville usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Charleston to Nashville. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $591, a difference of $241.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between Charleston and Nashville.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 38m, 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.

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.