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$106 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Nashville

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Cheapest round-trip
$272
Overall average: $397
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/7Tue 4/14
MCI - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$287
Typical prices: $373-$498
Southwest
Tue 4/14Wed 4/15
MCI - BNA • Non-stop
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MCI's new single terminal simplifies navigation.
Taxis at BNA offer a flat rate to downtown Nashville.
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Cheapest • Avg $248 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Nashville (MCI-BNA)

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

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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12:24 pm - 1:29 pm
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25h 05m
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7:44 am - 5:06 pm
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33h 22m
2 stops
$272Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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12:24 pm - 1:29 pm
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BNA
25h 05m
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5:33 pm - 5:06 pm
BNA
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MCI
23h 33m
1 stop
$273Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 14
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12:24 pm - 11:38 pm
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BNA
11h 14m
1 stop
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5:33 pm - 5:06 pm
BNA
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MCI
23h 33m
1 stop
$274Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
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5:45 am - 4:38 pm
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BNA
10h 53m
1 stop
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9:30 am - 5:06 pm
BNA
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MCI
7h 36m
1 stop
$276Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 7
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5:45 am - 4:38 pm
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BNA
10h 53m
1 stop
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5:33 pm - 11:53 pm
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MCI
6h 20m
1 stop
$279Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
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12:24 pm - 11:38 pm
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BNA
11h 14m
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8:41 pm - 5:09 pm
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MCI
20h 28m
1 stop
$284Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
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5:45 am - 4:38 pm
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BNA
10h 53m
1 stop
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9:30 am - 5:06 pm
BNA
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MCI
7h 36m
1 stop
$286Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
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4:15 pm - 5:55 pm
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BNA
1h 40mnonstop
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8:55 pm - 10:40 pm
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MCI
1h 45mnonstop
$287Southwest
Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Mar 26
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11:45 am - 11:38 pm
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BNA
11h 53m
2 stops
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2:27 pm - 11:29 am
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MCI
21h 02m
1 stop
$289Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
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4:15 pm - 5:55 pm
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BNA
1h 40mnonstop
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11:30 am - 2:35 pm
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MCI
3h 05m
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$293Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Nashville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Nashville?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Kansas City to Nashville, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nashville, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Nashville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Nashville is June, where tickets cost $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $573 and $461 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $391, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Nashville, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 46% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Nashville

  • Can I rent a car at BNA airport?

    Yes. Passengers landing at BNA airport can access rental car services at the airport offered by Thrifty, National, Dollar, Advantage Avis, Hertz, Alamo, Budget and Enterprise. Find their counters at the car rental facility near terminal lot A and offer a wide array of vehicles such as vans.

  • Which lounges are available at BNA airport?

    BNA airport hosts several lounges accessible to passengers. They include Admirals Club on Concourse C, Delta Sky Club on Concourse B, Graycliff Divans Lounge on Concourse C and Minute Suites on Concourse D. This airport also hosts USO Nashville near Concourse C which offers free services to active U.S. military members.

  • Does MCI airport have passenger-accessible parking facilities?

    Yes. MCI airport has ample and secure parking facilities for passengers offering long and short-term parking options. Use the garage parking lots outside Terminals B and C. Circle parking lot E3 between the terminals provides long-term services for short-term services. Accessible parking spaces for passengers with disabilities can be found in the circle lots section E3.

  • How can I get to MCI airport from Kansas City?

    From Downtown Kansas City, take US-169 N following signs for I-70 W Downtown Loop. Then exit toward I-70 E/US 71 and merge onto I-70 E. From I-70 E, go west on Airport Drive to access Terminals A and B. For Terminal C, go south on Gillham Road to access the terminal from the north or south.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Nashville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Nashville was $106 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Kansas City you will be using Kansas City. You will be landing at Nashville, also known as Nashville Intl.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Nashville?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Nashville?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Nashville, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Nashville are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $384 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $256 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $218 or less one-way and $371 or less round-trip.
  • Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a well-traveled route by corporate travelers. This is because MCI airport offers convenient business facilities including meeting rooms which you can access for presentations, tele-conferencing and short briefings with your team members. There are business centers in Terminal A near Gate 9, Terminal B near Gate 56 and Terminal C near Gate 76.
  • Traveling mothers will appreciate flying through MCI airport since it offers essential baby care facilities. You will find nursing mothers' rooms in Terminal C in the holding room for flights with Spirit, Frontier, American and Alaska which are lockable offering privacy and features sink, fold-up tables, space for strollers, power outlets and comfortable seating for breastfeeding or pumping breast milk.
  • MCI airport also has special facilities to accommodate disabled passengers. These facilities are adapted telephones, lifts, access ramps, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. They offer wheelchairs through the airlines. There is also brail signage throughout the terminals for blind passengers and those with low vision. If you need special assistance contact your airline in advance.
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) is among the leading kid friendly airports in the U.S. providing family-friendly facilities including family restrooms on Concourses A, B, C and D. It also has a chldren's area that has an aviation theme situated at the central lobby area at Concourse B's end. Take your kids to this play area to have fun and stretch their muscles after a long flight.
  • Nashville International Airport is also pet-friendly, offering convenient pet amenities including pet relief areas. Find an outdoor pet relief area outside the baggage claim area of each terminal at the north and south ends of level 3, where you can free and watch your pet from a distance as it enjoys the grassy area. Indoor pet areas equipped with waste bags and receptacles are located on Concourses C and D.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Nashville?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Kansas City to Nashville

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4317 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

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

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

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.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

The flight was delayed multiple times. I was autobooted and placed in the center seat in the last row of the plane.

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

We get stuck in the plane when landed during 45min and no communication from the crew People were listening to their phone and music out loud and nobody told them anything I definitely want stop booking spirit flight it is a disaster

When I arrived at the airport at 4:00 in the morning, I was notified that I "hadn't paid" for my ticket (I had paid and had a boarding pass). Then I was told that while I had paid, the ticket was $600 more than it actually was, and that I needed to pay that so I could board. None of this was true, of course, but it took 20 minutes, two crew members behind the desk, and one on the phone to clear up.

The flight was delayed by two hours, then by three hours. Then, at 10:01, a notification that the flight was back on schedule for the original time. I just happened to be getting on a train to go to the airport at 10 just to be extra early for the delayed departure when I saw the update come through. I got to the train terminal at the airport at 11:07. A shuttle immediately arrived and offloaded, but didn't show anyone on before speeding off. It was 30 minutes before another arrived. I finally got to the terminal and through security and to the gate just in time for them to tell me the door had just been locked. Flight closed. I had to wait until the next day to fly out. No or for a hotel, a meal, nothing.

Good: It was cheap and they got us to our destination safely. Not so Good: Gates experience with many, many nauseatingly (almost) threatening announcements about bags size and how much they were going to charge us if our bag was too big, even to the point of having a gate agent roaming around through the passengers eyeballing bags size and making people go check their bags in the sizers.

For a change, friendly staff at check-in and in flight.

Delayed both in takeoff and landing, trash plane no amenities, I've said it before but I'll never fly Spirit again.

My flight was delayed by over an hour and the turbulance was horrible.

Everything is an additional fee. No one said anything when I checking in and got my boarding pass about my small carry on suitcase. Charged me $100 at the gate for that little bag that I still had to take with me. Delays for both flights for no reason and then when I asked everyone said something different. Never flying spirit again. If it was just one thing maybe. This was a show from the minute I got to the airport.

I had a great experience from booking to boarding to landing. This was the best experience from all the flights I’ve had with Spirit so far! The price and times were affordable and perfect. I will fly with them again soon!

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