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These are the earliest and latest flight times currently scheduled from Los Angeles to Nashville:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 9:04 am
• Latest: departs at 11:52 pm and lands at 3:51 am.

The flight takes about 3h 59m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Nashville:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Nashville takes about 3h 59m, covering 1,792 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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Nashville range from $387 to $555, with an average of $459 over the past 12 months. Anything below $387 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $459 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $268 round-trip via Portland (PDX), compared to $466 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Nashville flights are:

• Delta: 92% on time
• Southwest: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is most often the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Nashville flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 17%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $303 to $1,620. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines typically offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Nashville flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Los Angeles to Nashville usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Nashville route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 19m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Los Angeles to Nashville. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $410 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $122.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines currently operate flights between Los Angeles and Nashville, you can choose from:

• Southwest
• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 36m, compared with 6h 46m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 6h 54m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

The following airlines offer free seat selection on this route:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

Availability depends on fare class.

Delta and American Airlines offer extra legroom on this route. Availability can vary by aircraft type and fare class.

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is about 8 miles from downtown Nashville. Taxis are one option for the trip between the airport and downtown.

Yes, many car rental agencies operate counters at Nashville International Airport (BNA). The on-site rental car counters are on the ground transportation level and all rental car companies are located in the Rental Car Facility.

Yes, LAX does not have indoor smoking rooms. Designated smoking areas are outside the terminals.

Yes, Nashville International Airport (BNA) has animal-relief areas on the north and south sides of the departure levels.

At Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), travelers can relax at the Theme Building Observation Deck in the Central Terminal Area or at Be Relax Spa in Terminal 1. The observation deck is a spot for watching planes take off and land, while the spa offers manicures, pedicures, facials and massages.

Yes, LAX has a multilevel parking garage, along with on-site and off-site lots. There is no meter parking. Booking early can help avoid a last-minute rush.