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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Nashville

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Kansas City to Nashville.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 1:08 pmMCI-BNA
1h 25mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 10:48 amBNA-MCI
1h 33mnonstop
$98Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 1:08 pmMCI-BNA
1h 25mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 10:48 amBNA-MCI
1h 33mnonstop
$99Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 16 - Fri, May 23
American Airlines Logo
7:49 pm - 12:23 amMCI-BNA
4h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 11:59 pmBNA-MCI
4h 41m1 stop
$199American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 21
Delta Logo
1:08 pm - 5:29 pmMCI-BNA
4h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 11:59 pmBNA-MCI
4h 19m1 stop
$214Delta
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Wed, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
5:46 pm - 11:50 pmMCI-BNA
6h 04m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:22 amBNA-MCI
6h 22m1 stop
$217American Airlines
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
Delta Logo
6:33 pm - 11:20 pmMCI-BNA
4h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 12:03 pmBNA-MCI
4h 03m1 stop
$229Delta
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Mon, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 9
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 4:30 pmMCI-BNA
1h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:55 pm - 10:35 pmBNA-MCI
1h 40mnonstop
$256Southwest
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Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 8:30 amMCI-BNA
1h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 8:55 amBNA-MCI
1h 40mnonstop
$271Southwest
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Thu, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 14
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 6:55 pmMCI-BNA
8h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:43 pmBNA-MCI
8h 13m2 stops
$321United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 8
United Airlines Logo
9:58 am - 6:38 pmMCI-BNA
8h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 2:20 pmBNA-MCI
6h 45m1 stop
$331United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 29
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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Nashville

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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MCI

MCI's new single terminal design makes navigation easy. Security is right behind check-in, leading directly to Concourse A, with a short walk to Concourse B.

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BNA

For quick access to downtown Nashville, take a taxi or rideshare from BNA. It's a 15-minute drive, with taxis offering a flat rate.

Read more about BNAby Stefanie Waldek
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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.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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.

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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 Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nashville, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday 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 $314 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $433 and $390 respectively.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Kansas City to Nashville

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 $49 for a one-way ticket and $98 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, and American Airlines 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Nashville flight 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 Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $369 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 $320 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $177 or less one-way and $319 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?

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

Direct departures

Kansas City to Nashville Intl

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest

Southwest

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Southwest

Southwest

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Kansas City

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest

Southwest

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Southwest

Southwest

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Top 5 airlines serving from Kansas City to Nashville

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4292 reviews
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

10.0 ExcellentKurt V, May 2025AUS - ABQ
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Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Food from the flight from Atlanta to Santiago was very poor..

Flight was delayed due to weather. Crew did a nice job of making us comfortable. No complain complaints.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

The only positive is that the flight made it both ways. Getting charged for every little thing after the cost of the ticket itself is comical, considering how the plane and services are as bottom-tier as possible. The self check-in kiosks are useless. It’s nice to think that you can print your boarding pass, tag your checked bag, and then just drop it off. But no, they still make you go through the line once you finish- what’s the point of the self check-in then? Any questions for the staff seem like the biggest inconvenience and were met with condescending responses. This was my first and now last time ever flying with Spirit. After all the extra costs, subpar plane and staff, I see no value. I’d rather drive the 13 hours than give Spirit another dime.

The flight was fine however what started as a reasonable priced ticket could have become an overpriced ticket with additional charge for carry on as well as checked bag $79 per bag per person each way. Additional charge for choosing one’s seat, additional charge for beverage and snack, we were on what was described as a new plane yet there were no audio/visual on the jet. A bare bones service but not at a bare bones price. Will think twice before flying Spirit again. 😕

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

Flight was 2hours late they had no crew or the pilot.

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