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Among airlines operating St. Louis to Nashville flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between St. Louis and Nashville.

Flights from St. Louis to Nashville usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Nashville.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $181 round-trip via Jonesboro (JBR), compared to $367 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Nashville most commonly connect through:

• Jonesboro (JBR) - 89% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections

Jonesboro (JBR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 75% on the St. Louis to Nashville route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $172 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $687, a difference of $515. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to Nashville flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Nashville:

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 am and lands at 7:51 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 10:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 107% above the route average of $293. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Nashville takes 1h 11m, covering 272 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $117 to $1,149. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from St. Louis to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $66, which is 61% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Jonesboro (JBR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 4h 22m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 00m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Nashville range from $186 to $478, with an average of $293 over the past 12 months. Anything below $186 counts as a good deal.