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Cheap Flights from Nashville to Charleston (BNA-CHS)

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

Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 11:59 pmBNA-CHS
5h 07m1 stop
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6:30 am - 11:14 amCHS-BNA
5h 44m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
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8:44 pm - 9:06 amBNA-CHS
11h 22m1 stop
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10:11 am - 8:38 pmCHS-BNA
11h 27m1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
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8:44 pm - 9:06 amBNA-CHS
11h 22m1 stop
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10:11 am - 10:36 amCHS-BNA
25h 25m1 stop
$165Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
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8:44 pm - 9:01 amBNA-CHS
11h 17m1 stop
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10:11 am - 8:38 pmCHS-BNA
11h 27m1 stop
$174Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 19
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:06 amBNA-CHS
26h 21m1 stop
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10:11 am - 10:36 amCHS-BNA
25h 25m1 stop
$176Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 28
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:23 pmBNA-CHS
6h 13m1 stop
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11:25 am - 3:44 pmCHS-BNA
5h 19m1 stop
$186United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 3:03 pmBNA-CHS
5h 38m1 stop
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6:15 am - 12:34 pmCHS-BNA
7h 19m1 stop
$189United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 24
JetBlue Logo
7:08 am - 6:05 pmBNA-CHS
9h 57m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 9:39 pmCHS-BNA
27h 39m1 stop
$253JetBlue
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 7:04 pmBNA-CHS
7h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 7:37 amCHS-BNA
3h 27m1 stop
$264American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 1
JetBlue Logo
10:45 am - 7:37 pmBNA-CHS
7h 52m1 stop
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11:10 am - 9:37 pmCHS-BNA
11h 27m1 stop
$278JetBlue
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Security at Nashville Intl is quick and efficient.
Use rideshare from CHS for a quick and affordable ride.
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $159 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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October
Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$159
Overall average: $333
American Airlines
Tue 10/14Tue 10/21
BNA - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$279
Typical prices: $313-567
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Tue 10/14Tue 10/21
BNA - CHS • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to Charleston

 
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.
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BNA

Security screening at BNA is quick and efficient. Check estimated wait times on the BNA website to plan your arrival accordingly.

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CHS

For a quick and affordable ride to downtown Charleston, consider using a rideshare service from CHS. It's cheaper than taxis and takes about 20 minutes.

Read more about CHSby Brandon Schultz
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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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nashville to Charleston flights

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

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Planning a trip from Nashville to Charleston? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Charleston on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Nashville to Charleston. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to Charleston, 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 Nashville to Charleston is October, where tickets cost $333 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $437 and $412 respectively.

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

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 $283 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nashville to Charleston?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to Charleston, 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 Nashville to Charleston, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$61
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Nashville to Charleston

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

  • Are there opportunities to upgrade to first class on flights from Nashville to Charleston?

    Most airlines on the Nashville to Charleston route email their passengers about vacant first-class seats. The advantage of upgrading instead of initially booking a first-class ticket is that you save a few pennies. Again, the fee depends on your class fare and airline. However, you must upgrade 24 hours before take-off.

  • Which airlines hub in the origin and destination airports?

    Nashville International Airport serves as a hub for Southwest Airlines. This airport is a gateway to many American destinations and serves thousands of passengers weekly. Meanwhile, Charleston International Airport (CHS) is a hub for Breeze Airways. It links many domestic cities to one another.

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from Nashville to Charleston?

    You can choose American Airlines if you need sustainable travel on the Nashville to Charleston route. These airlines reuse aluminum cans and avoid disposing of them to reduce waste in landfills. In addition, the airlines use sustainable aviation fuel to lower carbon emissions and promote a greener environment. Spirit Airlines is also committed to ensuring a clean environment by flying young, fuel-efficient aircraft to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect future generations.

  • How can I travel from Charleston International Airport to Downtown Charleston?

    There are several ways to travel to Downtown Charleston from CHS airport. You can take the Xp3 bus that arrives downtown in around 28 minutes, depending on city traffic and stops. If you take the downtown shuttle, you arrive in the city in about 41 minutes. These shuttles depart every 30 minutes. Another option is a taxi from taxi companies outside the airport to reach your destination in about 15 minutes. Lastly, if you prefer independence and freedom on your trip, you can rent a car at the airport to drive at your own pace.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nashville to Charleston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to Charleston was $61 for a one-way ticket and $159 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Nashville to Charleston.

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

    On your way to Charleston, you’ll fly out from Nashville Intl. You’ll be landing at Charleston.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nashville to Charleston flight route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to Charleston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $379 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 $387 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nashville to Charleston?

    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 Nashville to Charleston.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charleston from Nashville 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 Nashville to Charleston?

    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 Charleston with an airline and back to Nashville with another airline. Booking your flights between Nashville and CHS 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 Nashville to Charleston?

    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 Charleston from Nashville 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 Nashville to Charleston

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $317 or less round-trip.
  • American Airlines offers special meals to meet passengers’ dietary requirements on cheap flights from Nashville (BNA) to Charleston (CHS). To avoid inconveniences, you need to pre-order your meal starting at 30 days and up to 24 hours before departure.
  • Most airlines on the Nashville to Charleston route, including Spirit Airlines and Frontier, have a stopover, and the waiting time at the airport depends on the airline and layover city. The popular layover cities on this route include Orlando and Charlotte.
  • The Line 18 bus journey from Downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport (BNA) takes about 32 minutes. These buses depart every 1 hour. A taxi or a rental car are the best options if you’re late and need to catch your plane on time. You can get to the airport in approximately 11 minutes.
  • If you need to save money on cheap flights from Nashville to Charleston, consider comparing ticket prices before booking. Most airlines on this route, including American Airlines, Silver Airways, and Frontier, are low-priced, and you can choose a convenient journey.
  • BNA airport provides exclusive VIP services to notable personnel. These services include meet and greet upon arrival, priority check-in, luggage assistance, chauffeur services, access to the VIP lounge, escort to your airline, and priority boarding.

Prefer to fly direct from Nashville to Charleston?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Nashville to Charleston

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Having to reschedule flights a day later, they loaded by luggage on the wrong plane from Little rock now I have to HOPE they deliver it to where im staying like they said would. International flight crew was very disgruntled and not very friendly.

We will be writing a long, detailed letter to corporate about our awful experience with American airlines.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

Everything was fine. I'm average height and I pack light. I'm ready for my Spirit flight.

Changing the flight time to 6:15 am on the return flight is extremely inconvenient. The flight was okay. It was on time. The crew was friendly. The seats were uncomfortable. All the upsells are annoying, and I would prefer paying a single higher fee and not have to purchase so much extra.

Spirit Airlines was ok but TRAVELHELPDESK, the 3rd party travel agent IS A JOKE! VERY RUDE CUSTOMER AGENTS ont he phone. NO HELP AT ALL. But the airlines was ok.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

The terminal crew is so rude cabin crew is extremely rude flight is very good

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

The flight was delayed twice with minimal explanation. The terminal and airplane were filthy. The food voucher didn’t even cover a tiny pizza from a kiosk in the terminal. All in all, a pretty miserable experience for a flight to attend a funeral

I will use spirit more New clean aircraft Excellent crew ! Quick boarding process !

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

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