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$71 Find Cheap Flights from Nashville to Detroit

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Cheapest round-trip
$170
Overall average: $208
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/10Tue 2/17
BNA - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$177
Typical prices: $120-$322
Delta
Tue 2/24Tue 3/3
BNA - DTW • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Nashville to Detroit (BNA-DTW)

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

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:12 pm - 1:30 pm
BNA
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DTW
16h 18m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:09 am - 7:48 pm
DTW
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BNA
15h 39m
2 stops
$170Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 21
Frontier Logo
7:30 pm - 11:04 am
BNA
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DTW
14h 34m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 pm - 1:40 pm
DTW
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BNA
20h 15m
1 stop
$171Frontier
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 10:08 pm
BNA
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DTW
12h 28m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 7:25 am
DTW
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BNA
11h 40m
1 stop
$174Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:12 pm - 10:05 am
BNA
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DTW
12h 53m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:43 pm
DTW
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BNA
12h 43m
1 stop
$176Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 8:43 pm
BNA
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DTW
1h 44mnonstop
Delta Logo
4:20 pm - 5:04 pm
DTW
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BNA
1h 44mnonstop
$177Delta
Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 4
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7:29 pm - 11:55 pm
BNA
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DTW
27h 26m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:49 am - 7:48 pm
DTW
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BNA
11h 59m
1 stop
$179Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 8:43 pm
BNA
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DTW
1h 44mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:59 pm - 9:44 pm
DTW
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BNA
1h 45mnonstop
$185Delta
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:53 am
BNA
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DTW
1h 53mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 10:12 am
DTW
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BNA
5h 52m
1 stop
$187Delta
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
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9:55 am - 7:37 pm
BNA
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DTW
8h 42m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 8:05 am
DTW
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BNA
27h 05m
1 stop
$189JetBlue
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 12:09 am
BNA
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DTW
14h 39m
2 stops
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8:49 am - 7:48 pm
DTW
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BNA
11h 59m
1 stop
$192Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nashville to Detroit flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is August, where tickets cost $152 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $239 and $208 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Nashville to Detroit

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

  • Which airline's hub in the origin and landing airports?

    Nashville International Airport is a Southwest Airlines hub. This airport serves many American destinations, serving thousands of passengers weekly. At the same time, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne International Airport is a Delta hub. It serves as a gateway to many domestic and international cities.

  • What amenities can I expect after upgrading to business class on cheap flights from Nashville to Detroit?

    Flying business class has many benefits because you enjoy exclusive amenities. These amenities include priority check-in and boarding, additional luggage allowance, in-flight entertainment, complimentary drinks and snacks, a pillow, blanket, and extra legroom. However, some onboard amenities depend on your airline.

  • Which nearby cities are served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    After landing at DTW airport, you can visit several nearby cities, including Romulus to the west, Tylor to the northeast, Woodhaven to the southwest, Garden City to the north, and Southgate to the east. From the airport, you can take a bus that connects you to the city of your choice. Alternatively, you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a rental car during your journey.

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from Nashville to Detroit?

    Delta is working to create a greener environment and offers a sustainable journey on the Nashville to Detroit route. These airlines prioritize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to lower their carbon footprint. In addition, the company is committed to building a more fuel-efficient fleet like A321neo that has a more sustainable life. Also, Delta promotes a healthy environment through waste recycling and reduction, partnering with Neste to ensure continued supply of SAF and sustainable ground operations. On the other hand, Sun Country Air ensures a greener environment through organics programs, such as recycling bottles and cans and composting onboard food waste to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $71 for a one-way ticket and $170 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Nashville airport is called Nashville Intl and the only airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nashville to Detroit flight route: Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nashville to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nashville to Detroit?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nashville and Detroit.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $288 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 $226 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Detroit.

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

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

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Nashville with another airline. Booking your flights between Nashville and DTW 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 Detroit?

    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 Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $152 or less one-way and $249 or less round-trip.
  • Some airlines from Nashville to Detroit fly nonstop, but others, like Spirit Airlines, have one stopover or more. The stopover city and duration vary among airlines. Therefore, check the flight route before booking to ensure a convenient journey. When flying on this route, you can expect a layover in Chicago.
  • Passengers with age, health, and dietary requirements can book Delta when flying with cheap flights from Nashville to Detroit. The available special meals include low-cholesterol, vegetarian, diabetic, and low-sodium meals.
  • The most convenient way to travel from Downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport (BNA) is taking the Line 18 bus that departs every half an hour to arrive there in approximately 32 minutes. If you take a taxi, your trip lasts around 11 minutes.
  • The checked luggage allowance and carry-on for economy flights from Nashville to Detroit depends on your airline. The carry-on maximum dimensions for Spirit Airlines are 22 × 28 × 10 inches, and another bag weighing 40 lbs at most.
  • Line 261 bus offers convenient public transport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroit. These buses get you to the city in around 56 minutes. Other options include a town car, rental car, or taxi, which can get you downtown in around 26 minutes.

Prefer to fly direct from Nashville to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nashville Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Find which airlines fly direct from Nashville Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nashville Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Tuesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Wednesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Thursday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Friday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Saturday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Sunday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Nashville Intl

Monday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Tuesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Wednesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Thursday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Friday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Saturday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Sunday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Nashville to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nashville to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
LGB - DAL
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

My requested wheelchair never appeared. So many entertainment choices yet, I found little of interest and no internet option to search on my own. Both were minor issues.

No in flight service, no explanation - FC got service, C+ did not, unsure about Economy. No turbulence to speak of, so I guess another way to cut cost, or promote health and well being of Delta employees? Also, boarding in MEM combined zones, and with overhead space already full on both flights after Zone 2/ Diamond, presents a huge challenge to find a space for a bag. Delta, other than point A to B, is no longer reasonable to fly - very poor experiences, not even taking into account the chastising at the gate and rude crews, across the board.

Inexperienced boarding crew allowed too many bags on to a full flight and delayed takeoff causing a missed connection and unplanned overnight stay. There was a hotel at the airport but Delta would not pay for it offering only to shuttle me to an area hotel. Never even offerred so much as an apology by anyone working for Delta.

I have diamond medallion status and usually we are in comfort plus . We were in main this time ( which was fine ) and my husband wanted wine . I have at least 10 vouchers for drinks that are good for this year and next! The attendant would not take the picture of the voucher as proof and never came back to check as She asked me to pull it up on delta Wi-Fi. Instead my husband just used his Amex to buy the wine . Disappointing!!!

Late delayed flight delays boarding and delays leaving and delays on arrival too. Cramped plane no room no food.

Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Liked early boarding for disabled customers. Seat comfort could have been better, would have appreciated an empty seat between my wife and I since I suffer from arthritis, neuropathy, and spinal stenosis. Also aisle seat armrest was immobile and this made it difficult to get into and out of my seat during the flight

Flight cancelled and no alternative offered for over a week. Ruined our Christmas vacation plans

They canceled the flight at the last minute! No customer service. Unable to get another flight for 3 days!! Spirit was NO help at all!!

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

They cancelled my flight same day with no explanation why. They offered to rebook me but it would not be until 2 days later. I will never use them again.

It’s Spirit need I say more? Thank this little airline because without it the other airlines would raise their prices so much I wouldn’t be able to fly anywhere. It’s affordable and gets you where you need to go! I’m not flying to get a free bag of chips, y’know?

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

Speaker airport didn't work well, so we couldn't hear the boarding call but the plane was on time leaving and on time arriving took a while for them to open the door and there was a non-disruptive guy who was inebriated a few rows ahead of us. Overall the flight was good and we appreciate the on-time-ness

My flight was cancelled last minute and I had to pay $1600 for flights, when my original flights were $300. It was a terrible experience.

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