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$59 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Nashville

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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Overall average: $491
Southwest
Tue 3/31Tue 4/7
IND - BNA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$59
Typical prices: $243-$403
Southwest
Tue 3/24
IND - BNA • Non-stop
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IND offers efficient security with short wait times.
For a quick trip, rideshares from BNA take 15 minutes.
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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Nashville (IND-BNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Nashville

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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6:30 am - 6:45 am
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1h 10mnonstop
$117Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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6:13 am - 9:35 am
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4h 22m
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5:15 am - 10:27 am
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4h 12m
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$157Delta
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22
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6:00 am - 8:52 am
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3h 52m
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10:01 am - 5:18 pm
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6h 17m
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$177Delta
Sat, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 15
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2:55 pm - 3:05 pm
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1h 10mnonstop
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10:30 am - 12:40 pm
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1h 10mnonstop
$192Southwest
Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 7
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5:55 pm - 6:10 pm
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1h 15mnonstop
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6:50 pm - 9:05 pm
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1h 15mnonstop
$197Southwest
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
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6:40 pm - 8:35 am
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14h 55m
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3:27 pm - 11:32 am
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19h 05m
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$199Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 11
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8:53 pm - 11:54 pm
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4h 01m
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5:00 am - 10:19 am
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4h 19m
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$202American Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 15
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4:18 pm - 10:21 am
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19h 03m
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3:27 pm - 11:32 am
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19h 05m
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$207Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 15
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4:18 pm - 10:21 am
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19h 03m
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6:43 pm - 10:27 am
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14h 44m
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$208Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Fri, Apr 17
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12:07 pm - 7:46 pm
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8h 39m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Nashville flights

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

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

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

When flying from Indianapolis to Nashville, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Indianapolis, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Nashville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Nashville is July, where tickets cost $205 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $491 and $487 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Indianapolis to Nashville?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $343 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Nashville

 
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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 47% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis 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 flights from Indianapolis to Nashville

  • What are the different ticket classes offered by airlines on flights from Indianapolis to Nashville?

    When traveling from Indianapolis to Nashville, you can find various ticket classes offered by different airlines. Delta Air Lines provides options like Basic Economy, Main Cabin, and First Class. Southwest Airlines, on the other hand, does not have assigned seating or classes, so all passengers are in the same class. American Airlines offers Economy, Business, and First Class options to cater to different passenger preferences and needs.

  • What special amenities do airlines provide on flights from Indianapolis to Nashville?

    Airlines on flights from Indianapolis to Nashville offer a range of special amenities to enhance the passenger experience. Delta Air Lines provides in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi access, and complimentary snacks on many flights. Southwest Airlines goes a step further by offering free live TV, Wi-Fi, and snacks to all passengers. American Airlines also offers similar amenities, along with power outlets and USB ports on select aircraft, ensuring a comfortable journey for travelers.

  • How can I get out of the airport in Nashville?

    Upon arriving at Nashville International Airport, there are several transportation options available to get you to your destination. You can choose ride-sharing services such as Lyft or Uber for convenient and reliable transportation. Local taxi services are also readily accessible from the airport. In addition, Nashville offers a public transportation system operated by Nashville MTA, with buses available to take you to various locations in the city.

  • Do airlines offer special diets on flights from Indianapolis to Nashville?

    Yes, airlines do cater to special dietary requirements on flights from Indianapolis to Nashville. Airlines like Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines offer special meal options for passengers with dietary restrictions. Whether you require vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or kosher meals, you can request them during the booking process or directly contact the airline. By notifying them in advance, they can accommodate your dietary needs and ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable flight experience.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Nashville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Nashville was $59 for a one-way ticket and $117 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Indianapolis to Nashville?

    Indianapolis airport is called Indianapolis and the only airport in Nashville is Nashville Intl.

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

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Indianapolis to Nashville flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Nashville?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and Nashville, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $413 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 $277 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Nashville.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $165 or less one-way and $334 or less round-trip.
  • When traveling with pets, it's important to choose airlines that have pet-friendly policies. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines are known for their accommodating pet policies. Delta allows small dogs and cats in the cabin for a fee, while Southwest allows small vaccinated dogs and cats in a carrier. United Airlines offers both in-cabin and cargo options for pets. Be sure to review each airline's specific requirements, such as crate dimensions and health certificates, before booking your flight.
  • For a smoother experience when flying with kids, select airlines that provide special services. American Airlines offers priority boarding, children's meals, and gate-checking of strollers. JetBlue Airways offers in-flight entertainment tailored to kids, while Frontier Airlines has a Kids Fly Free program, allowing children under a certain age to fly free with a paying adult.
  • If you're concerned about the environment, consider airlines that prioritize sustainability. Alaska Airlines has made significant efforts to reduce carbon emissions by operating fuel-efficient aircraft and investing in sustainable aviation fuels. Delta Air Lines has committed to becoming carbon-neutral by investing in emission-reduction projects and exploring new technologies. United Airlines has launched a “Flight for the Planet” initiative to reduce emissions and promote sustainable practices.
  • Layovers are common on flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Nashville (BNA). Southwest Airlines often has layover options in cities like Chicago, Atlanta, or Dallas. Delta Air Lines may offer layovers in cities such as Atlanta or Detroit. American Airlines may have layovers in cities like Dallas or Charlotte. While layovers can add some travel time, they can also provide an opportunity to explore new cities or enjoy airport amenities.
  • Each airline has specific baggage policies that you should be aware of before your trip. Southwest Airlines allows two checked bags for free, while Delta Air Lines and American Airlines may charge for checked bags depending on the fare class. Southwest has a generous carry-on policy, allowing passengers to bring one personal item and one carry-on bag without additional charges. Delta and American Airlines also have carry-on size restrictions, so make sure to review the guidelines to avoid any surprises at the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Indianapolis to Nashville?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Nashville

 
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I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
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I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The last 3 flights between BWI and BDL canceled the beverage service mid- way. Just say up front that the fight is too short. Thanks!

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

The boarding process doesn't make sense since some people that will sit behind your rows are boarded before you and then they take up the luggage space above your head. I then have to wait for people to get off the plane before I can go back to get my luggage.

Good flight. Connector flight was delayed so made a short turnaround in Atlanta which was stressful. Otherwise, great crew, Staff in ATL was very informative about the delay and ensured people their connections were fine. Notified the ones that were not. Great communication.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

There was no WiFi available, there were mechanical problems with the plane and we landed at C 124, then the gate was switched to A 26, then all the way back to C126! For a 75 yo woman traveling alone, this was a difficult journey, indeed!

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

We had a male flight attendant who was super attentive and wonderful! Very professional. I have both gluten and dairy intolerance, and was only able to get a gluten free part, and not the dairy free part of the meal. Easy to order ahead of time and I appreciate being able to do that.

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

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