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$64 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Nashville

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Cheapest round-trip
$129
Overall average: $210
Spirit Airlines
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DTW - BNA • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$129
Typical prices: $148-$289
Spirit Airlines
Sun 12/21Sun 12/28
DTW - BNA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Nashville (DTW-BNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Nashville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Nashville

Sun, Dec 21 - Thu, Jan 1
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3:39 pm - 4:18 pm
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1h 39mnonstop
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11:54 am - 2:34 pm
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DTW
1h 40mnonstop
$129Spirit Airlines
Mon, Dec 22 - Fri, Dec 26
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3:39 pm - 4:18 pm
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11:54 am - 2:34 pm
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1h 40mnonstop
$130Spirit Airlines
Tue, Dec 23 - Sun, Dec 28
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3:39 pm - 4:18 pm
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1h 39mnonstop
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11:54 am - 2:34 pm
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DTW
1h 40mnonstop
$138Spirit Airlines
Sat, Dec 20 - Tue, Dec 23
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3:39 pm - 4:18 pm
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1h 39mnonstop
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11:54 am - 2:34 pm
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DTW
1h 40mnonstop
$142Spirit Airlines
Sun, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 7
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1h 39mnonstop
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8:38 pm - 5:09 pm
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19h 31m1 stop
$153Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 19 - Fri, Dec 26
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3:39 pm - 4:18 pm
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1h 39mnonstop
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11:54 am - 2:34 pm
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1h 40mnonstop
$154Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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10:54 am - 8:29 pm
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10h 35m1 stop
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5:50 pm - 10:54 am
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16h 04m1 stop
$157Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Wed, Feb 25
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2:48 pm - 7:25 am
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17h 37m1 stop
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13h 07m1 stop
$160Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 23 - Sun, Dec 28
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21h 06m1 stop
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1h 40mnonstop
$164Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 18 - Sat, Dec 20
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$165Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Nashville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Nashville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Detroit to Nashville? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Nashville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Detroit to Nashville, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Nashville back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville is January, where tickets cost $135 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $217 and $210 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Nashville

 
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Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11-inch extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Go Big fare includes free Wi-Fi, priority check-in, and Big Front Seat access.

Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing productivity and connectivity.


Delta's First Class provides up to eight extra inches of legroom, ideal for short-haul comfort.

Southwest

Southwest offers redeye flights, providing more flexibility for late-night travelers.


Southwest's cancellation policy allows changes up to 10 minutes before departure.

Airports
DTW

For early departures, consider staying at an airport hotel offering parking deals and shuttle services to save time.

BNA

To reach downtown Nashville, take a taxi or rideshare from BNA's Ground Transportation Center for a quick 15-minute drive.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Nashville

When to book flights from Detroit to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Nashville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Nashville flights

  • Where can I sleep when at DTW?

    There are several places to sleep at both the North and McNamara Terminals if you need to locate a place to stay while traveling through the airport and don't want to pay for lodging. There are many options available if you're looking for comfort, like the Minutes Suites, which is located inside the airport next to Gate A66 at Airside. High-speed internet, DirectTV, and daybed sofa facilities will be available to you. As an alternative, you can select the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport hotel, which is also located on airport property, and can be accessed through Gate A36 at the TSA or south of the McNamara Terminal on the departures level.

  • How can I access lounges when at DTW?

    There are lounges that you can use while at the airport if you're searching for a place to spend the time and unwind before your trip. One of the lounges is the Lufthansa Business Lounge, which is accessible with a pre-paid lounge card and is located next to Gates 7 and 8 at Airside in the North Terminal. Another option which you can take advantage of is the Delta Sky Club which is accessible through membership only and can be accessed in (1) Concourse C and (3) Concourse A. the Delta Sky Lounge at Gate A38 in Concourse A has showering amenities. There is a military lounge named the Michigan Freedom Center at Gate D17 ay Airside.

  • Are there places I can receive assistance at BNA?

    You can find information desks at the following airport locations if you're looking for help: at the A/B Checkpoint and Ticketing Level a Landside, as well as at Gate C-14 at Concourse C and Gate B-10 at Concourse B. The Traveler's Aid Organization is another organization that provides aid; it is located in Terminal 1 at Suite 501 and has helpers all over the airport.

  • What are my transportation options to the city center from BNA?

    If you are looking to travel to the city center or other destinations when at the airport, there are a number of transportation options for you to choose from. If your destination is downtown Nashville or to the hotels in that area, there are buses by the WeGo Public Transit which you can board from the airport. there are also a number of car rental services which you can choose from when you go to their offices at Rental Car Facility just within the airport. Taxis are another option and offer more convenience by being available at any time of the day and taking you to your desired destination.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville was $64 for a one-way ticket and $129 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Nashville?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Nashville. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Nashville?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Nashville flight route: Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, AeroMexico Connect, Air Canada, and Aeromexico.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Nashville?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Nashville?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Nashville.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Nashville?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Nashville on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Nashville, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $268 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $253 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Nashville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Nashville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Nashville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Nashville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nashville with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and BNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Nashville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nashville from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $144 or less one-way and $167 or less round-trip.
  • You can consider taking your children to the Children’s Play Area located in Concourse B and A when at Nashville International Airport (BNA) if you'll be flying with your kids.
  • Head over to the Airside and Landside areas of both terminals of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to refill your water bottles at the refill stations.
  • If you are tired of staying in the waiting areas at DTW, you can take a stroll and enjoy the 700ft light tunnel joining Concourses A with B/C.
  • There are baby care facilities such as diaper disposals and changing tables at Airside and Landside of DTW.
  • If you are looking for assistance with your luggage when at BNA, there are baggage carts places all over the airport which can be rented at an affordable fee.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Nashville?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Nashville Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Nashville Intl

Monday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Tuesday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Wednesday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Thursday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Friday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Delta, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Delta, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Delta, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Delta, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Delta, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Delta, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Delta, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Delta, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Nashville

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4252 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAX - SFO
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The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

It was better than expected. But there were two delays in taking off.

The pilot would speak it was painfully load a d the crew had to know this! Maybe the were hesitant to tell him. It was just a mediocre experience and I was in Spirit first class!

My experience was terrible. They cancelled my flight twice. They kept delaying it and leading me on, acting like the flight was going to go when it never had a chance. I missed out on valuable family time because of spirit and I won’t be flying with them again.

For the price I could have taken a “name brand” airline. No drink no snack and constant emails trying to get addition money for EVERYTHING other airlines include in the price. It looks cheaper but it’s Judy bait and switch and emails non stop!

Was supposed to take off 8:00 last night. Got delayed till 8:00 this morning

It was a no show, so we got put in hotels for a nite. The A320 plane was very modern and flite and crew (if a pilot shows up were fine). Price was very good.

Cheap flight but really uncomfortable. Seat cushions flimsy. Jammed in middle seat when flight is not full. They don’t even give you water

Flight was canceled without warning, gave credit that is hard to access. Awful airline.

Didn’t like that we weren’t even offered a water. And really didn’t like the male flight attendant, he had major attitude. The flight however was good, pilots got us there in time safely.

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

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