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Cheapest round-trip
$264
Typical prices: $345-$538
Frontier
Sun 12/30Wed 1/3
IAH - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$264
Typical prices: $360-$544
United Airlines
Mon 11/19Fri 11/23
IAH - BNA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 1h 59m
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Cheapest • 1% average savings
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $241 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Nashville

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Nashville

Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 20
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6:26 am - 7:01 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-BNA Nashville Intl
12h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:08 am - 7:57 amBNA  Nashville Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
22h 49m1 stop Orlando
$264Frontier
Wed, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 3
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6:36 pm - 7:13 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-BNA Nashville Intl
12h 37m1 stop Orlando
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3:31 pm - 12:42 amBNA  Nashville Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
9h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
$264Frontier
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 11:51 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-BNA Nashville Intl
2h 01mnonstop
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10:45 am - 1:17 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 32mnonstop
$264United Airlines
Fri, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:26 am - 2:06 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-BNA Nashville Intl
7h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:10 am - 2:32 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
8h 22m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$270Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 19
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:17 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 11:59 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$273American Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 21
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 6:55 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-BNA Nashville Intl
3h 45m1 stop Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
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8:05 am - 1:30 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
5h 25m2 stops Memphis Austin Bergstrom
$274Southwest
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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8:45 am - 2:55 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-BNA Nashville Intl
6h 10m2 stops Dallas Love Field Knoxville McGhee Tyson
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10:05 am - 1:30 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
3h 25m1 stop Jackson-Evers Intl
$274Southwest
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 11:52 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-BNA Nashville Intl
6h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:47 am - 4:40 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$276American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 2:16 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-BNA Nashville Intl
7h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 4:56 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
9h 26m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$277Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
United Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 6:36 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-BNA Nashville Intl
2h 08mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 7:10 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 25mnonstop
$280United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Houston to Nashville flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Houston to Nashville?

Round-trip flights from Houston to Nashville typically range from $345 to $538. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $264, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Nashville?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Nashville. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Nashville?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Nashville at $376 round-trip.
•June ($467) and July ($439) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 24% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Houston to Nashville the cheapest?

Flights from Houston to Nashville are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Nashville

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and BNA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on IAH

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for Houston to Nashville flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$70
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 22% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Nashville

When to book flights from Houston to Nashville

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Your Houston to Nashville flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Houston to Nashville?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 2:04 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:54 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 59m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston to Nashville?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Houston to Nashville?

    A nonstop flight from Houston to Nashville takes 1h 59m, covering 667 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston to Nashville?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Houston to Nashville flight?

    Round-trip flights from Houston to Nashville range from $345 to $538, with an average of $427 over the past 12 months. Anything below $345 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Houston to Nashville flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $427 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Houston to Nashville?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $241 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $436 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Houston to Nashville?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Houston to Nashville spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Nashville flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 30%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Houston to Nashville changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $264 to $969. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Houston to Nashville flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Nashville route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Houston to Nashville looking right now?

    One-way fares from Houston to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $80, which is 70% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Nashville Intl Airport (BNA)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Houston to Nashville?

    Flights from Houston to Nashville may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Houston to Nashville pass through?

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Houston to Nashville?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Houston to Nashville. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $381 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $495, a difference of $114.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Houston to Nashville?

    2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Nashville. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Southwest

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Houston to Nashville?

    Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 4h 42m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 4h 52m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Nashville?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Houston to Nashville flights?

    Among airlines operating Houston to Nashville flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Houston to Nashville flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Houston to Nashville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $381, about $114 less than Monday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Houston to Nashville trip for January. Fares historically average $376 round-trip in that month - typically $91 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $241 round-trip on this route - about $195 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nashville Intl Airport.

    • Sonesta Nashville Airport
    • Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport
    • Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to Nashville?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Nashville Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to Nashville Intl

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Houston

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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