DTW - BNA

$70 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Nashville

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Cheapest round-trip
$185
Overall average: $203
Delta
Sat 4/18Tue 4/21
DTW - BNA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$70
Typical prices: $114-$282
Frontier
Wed 3/4
DTW - BNA • 1 stop
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Southwest includes two free checked bags for savings.
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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

Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
8:46 pm - 9:26 pm
DTW
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BNA
1h 40mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:49 pm - 8:32 pm
BNA
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DTW
1h 43mnonstop
$185Delta
Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 6:47 pm
DTW
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BNA
13h 47m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:50 am - 8:57 am
BNA
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DTW
21h 07m
1 stop
$186Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 12:45 pm
DTW
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BNA
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 12:40 pm
BNA
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DTW
1h 40mnonstop
$187Southwest
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
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6:00 am - 6:50 pm
DTW
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BNA
13h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:52 pm - 9:15 am
BNA
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DTW
11h 23m
1 stop
$188Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
Frontier Logo
1:46 pm - 9:28 am
DTW
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BNA
20h 42m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:55 am - 9:49 am
BNA
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DTW
21h 54m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 7:25 am
DTW
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BNA
11h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 8:57 am
BNA
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DTW
21h 07m
1 stop
$193Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 7:48 pm
DTW
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BNA
15h 03m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 9:10 am
BNA
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DTW
17h 43m
2 stops
$194Spirit Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 1:08 pm
DTW
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BNA
1h 38mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 3:33 pm
BNA
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DTW
7h 03m
1 stop
$195Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:52 pm - 7:48 pm
DTW
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BNA
23h 56m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 12:29 am
BNA
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DTW
9h 02m
1 stop
$196Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 1:29 pm
DTW
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BNA
5h 29m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 3:33 pm
BNA
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DTW
7h 03m
1 stop
$197Delta
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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 Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Nashville back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Wednesday 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 September, where tickets cost $155 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $289 and $218 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Nashville

 
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$70
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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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 $70 for a one-way ticket and $185 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?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Aeromexico, and AeroMexico Connect offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Nashville flight route.

  • 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 $277 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 $258 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 $149 or less one-way and $278 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

Delta, Southwest

Tuesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Wednesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Thursday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Friday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Saturday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Sunday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Tuesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Wednesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Thursday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Friday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Saturday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Sunday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Nashville

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4280 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
STL - DAL
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Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

No wheel chair as requested at Atlanta arrival on first flight.

Only freetext wifi was available in flight; browsing WiFi required payment. Since the seats had no in flight entertainment, Delta should revisit this policy on this longer flight.

Only water, tea or coffee served midflight, even to comfort seating. Man next to me needed two seats and took up a portion of my seat and Delta did nothing.

The flight was great as well as the airline staff

First class and monitors weren’t working for mine & my husbands. Eventually fixed, but quite annoyed as we bought first class. Also, No foot rests.

Prior to takeoff, the pilot told us there was a possibility of not being able to land and going to Portland. Well that happened, we took off and then did 8 loops around Spokane before the pilot told us we ran out of fuel and had to go to Portland. So for a 35 minute flight we have now been on the plane for 3 hours (boarded at 6:50 am and landed in Portland at 10:30). Then, we just sat in Portland's airport with no updates of when we can start heading back. All of a sudden, our pilots and crew just left, leaving us stranded in a different city and state. We continued to sit in Portland until we finally got a new crew assigned and boarded the plane (This was from 10:30-2). We then sat on the plane for an additional hour before take off because they had to count us multiple times. We finally landed in Spokane at 3:55 PM. So a flight that should have taken at max an hour took us 10 hours and we missed the majority of the recruiting event we went for.

It was delayed but other than that it was great.

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Flight has been canceled 10 minutes before the departure time and no explanation was given. What a joke of a company

Cancelled my flight, said next flight was 30hrs later. Had to come out of pocket $500 to get on a SW flight

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Cheap, only one short delay. No issues despite bad weather. Able to take a big backpack for free.

Your flight crew and boarding area crew need to have microphone use training. They all hold the microphone right up to their mouths, way to close making understanding them almost impossible. The microphone should be held about 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths. This would provide for much better clarity through the PA system. ‘Eating the mic’ DOES NOT work.

Flight was delayed from 10:09pm back to 12:41am and actually took off closer to 1am as they were waiting for an additional flight attendant. Plane was new and crew was fine once we got moving but the delay was rough. Also Spirit (have flown this twice) lands at the satellite gates at BNA and there is a ground shuttle to get you back to the main terminal that adds outdoor elements, extra walking and about 20 min total to the arrival timing. BNA may eventually connect this concourse in a better way as they grow but it’s notable.

Cancel the ticket on my day that I’m travelling that it was

Spirit cancelled my return flight the day before travel and so I had to book a last minute flight on American Airlines.

Flight was cancelled with no help From spirit or kayak. Please refund asap

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