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$81 Find Cheap Flights from Nashville to Detroit

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Cheapest round-trip
$151
Typical prices: $298-$93
Frontier
Sat 5/9Sat 5/16
BNA - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$177
Typical prices: $296-$128
Delta
Wed 6/3Tue 6/9
BNA - DTW • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $174 (round-trip)
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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

Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
Frontier Logo
7:08 pm - 12:35 pm
BNA
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DTW
16h 27m
1 stop
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7:55 am - 6:13 pm
DTW
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BNA
11h 18m
1 stop
$151Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
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6:15 am - 8:55 am
BNA
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DTW
1h 40mnonstop
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5:44 pm - 6:33 pm
DTW
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BNA
1h 49mnonstop
$177Delta
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
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10:40 am - 11:59 pm
BNA
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DTW
12h 19m
1 stop
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7:55 am - 6:22 pm
DTW
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BNA
11h 27m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
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10:00 am - 12:42 pm
BNA
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DTW
1h 42mnonstop
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6:00 pm - 6:43 pm
DTW
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BNA
1h 43mnonstop
$184Delta
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
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9:40 am - 5:29 pm
BNA
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DTW
6h 49m
1 stop
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4:01 pm - 4:43 pm
DTW
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BNA
1h 42mnonstop
$187Delta
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
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5:02 pm - 12:00 pm
BNA
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DTW
17h 58m
1 stop
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5:42 pm - 11:14 pm
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BNA
6h 32m
1 stop
$189Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 9
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2:08 pm - 11:45 am
BNA
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DTW
20h 37m
1 stop
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5:30 pm - 10:49 pm
DTW
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BNA
6h 19m
1 stop
$190Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
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7:38 pm - 10:20 pm
BNA
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DTW
1h 42mnonstop
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4:25 pm - 5:07 pm
DTW
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BNA
1h 42mnonstop
$191Delta
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
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5:02 pm - 12:00 pm
BNA
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DTW
17h 58m
1 stop
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12:44 pm - 1:23 pm
DTW
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BNA
25h 39m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
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7:38 pm - 10:20 pm
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DTW
1h 42mnonstop
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5:20 am - 8:35 am
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BNA
4h 15m
1 stop
$194Delta
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departing in May.

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 Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Thursday 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 $155 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $410 and $315 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $308, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$81
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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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 $81 for a one-way ticket and $151 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, Air Canada, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 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 $296 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 $240 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 $185 or less one-way and $333 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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4331 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

4.0 OkayDavid, Apr 2026
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Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

The entire travel day was a disaster from beginning to end. Woke up at two in the morning to make it to San Juan airport in time for a 5:30 am flight to Milwaukee which connected in Baltimore. Massive delays lead to me missing original connection out of Baltimore. Sixteen hours of delays/rebooking/layover time later, arrived in Milwaukee to find that only one of two checked bags made it there (despite the fact that Southwest brought another 737 jet to San Juan to fly us out to our original Baltimore connection—-not squeezed into another booked flight). The flight from Baltimore to Milwaukee was barely half full, so there was no logical reason to ship my bags out of Baltimore on a different flight to Chicago to then ship to Milwaukee. Southwest decided that my bags should not have been on the same connecting flight I WAS ON to Milwaukee, and then proceeded to accidentally leave my larger bag with the important items in Chicago. Terrible logic and support all around. Extremely angered and disappointed with SW. What a clownish operation your company has become!

It was as expected and I was grateful for the wheel chair help and ease of use.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

The gentleman at the gate I think his name is RIE was exceptional

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

On the return flight, flight attendant Britt went out of her way to inform passengers that several of us had tight connections.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

Kayak botched up the booking, i had to call delta and fix. In the process Delta failed to honor my comfort plus seat assignment that i had previously.

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

No pilots so we were two hours late taking off and then no gate agents when we arrived in Salt Lake.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Spirit is awful, and cost me an extra $400. On the flight to the destination they staff was rude and did not even offer water during the flight. On the return flight, while on the way to the terminal, Spirit cancelled the flight. This is the second time this has happened, and I believe they should compensate for the additional cost for incurred for the return flight. Spirit simply offered reimbursement for their cancelled flight, and did not take into consideration the cost for a last-minute flight home. The TSA agents expressed how Spirit often cancels evening/night flights, and shows no concern for the passengers.

They didn’t put my luggage on my transfer so I had to spend the night in Detroit. They said my luggage would be here in the morning and they’re still searching for it. It did not arrive apparently.

Everything was horrible. They delayed my flight so I missed my connection flight and I lost my bags. I had to go to the same workers multiple times asking the same questions because everyone kept giving me different answers. One person closed down customer service because he wanted to go on lunch so there was like 30 people just waiting for hours because no one would relieve him.

We were delayed and the bag charge fees are very expensive.

The flight was supposed to leave at 6:22pm we are just now leaving the gate after deplaning twice at 1:07am.

Food and entertainment see irrelevant to rate them as that’s not really an option anymore. The flight was fast and friendly. The plane was immaculately clean.

Seat do not reclined and tight space. Flight changed so many times hard to keep up.

Staff was good! Didn't like how slow the luggage return was

I was waiting in line for the restroom onboard, the flight attendant told me to step back two rows and stay on the carpet. She was rude and I expected a tik tok experience with me getting thrown off the plane. She was rude and frankly there was no where else to stand.

Delay at the gate without any communication such as announcement, sign, monitor, email or text. Found out later we were boarded with the knowledge of a significant delay, awaiting communication from Europe. Pilot was the only source of information regarding the delay after a long gate delay and sitting for more than 30 minutes after boarding. More than 2 hour delay, landing at 2 AM. Offered to deplane and reboard, but probably should have just waited rather than repeat the process. Not the first time experiencing the lack of communication with Spirit airlines. This morning was not as bad as showing up to a terminal without an agent (or aircraft) without any sort of communication. Much later an email was sent that stated our flight was rescheduled for a week later. Situations do arise, but simple communication can alleviate a lot of the frustration. Hard to believe a corporation doesn't understand that. But, you get what you pay for...

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