BNA - DTW

$60 Find Cheap Flights from Nashville to Detroit

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nashville to Detroit departing on 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nashville to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nashville to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41 299 237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 23% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$131
Overall average: $153
Spirit Airlines
Thu 8/27Sun 8/30
BNA - DTW • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$185
Typical prices: $87-$378
Southwest
Wed 4/22Mon 5/4
BNA - DTW • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom for comfort.
Expect quick and efficient security at Nashville Intl.
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Top airlines
Frontier
Cheapest • from $160 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Delta and Southwest. Average duration is 1h 40m
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
+1
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
Top layover airports
Charlotte (CLT)
Cheapest • Avg $174 (round-trip)
Chicago (ORD)
Shortest trip • 3h 51m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
August
Cheapest • 27% price drop
May
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Detroit!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Nashville to Detroit

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 3:49 pm
BNA
-
DTW
1h 39mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 12:15 pm
DTW
-
BNA
1h 37mnonstop
$131Spirit Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 3:49 pm
BNA
-
DTW
1h 39mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 12:15 pm
DTW
-
BNA
1h 37mnonstop
$151Spirit Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 3:49 pm
BNA
-
DTW
1h 39mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 12:15 pm
DTW
-
BNA
1h 37mnonstop
$156Spirit Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
Frontier Logo
3:14 pm - 10:58 am
BNA
-
DTW
18h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:47 am - 3:38 pm
DTW
-
BNA
6h 51m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 11:59 pm
BNA
-
DTW
8h 32m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 1:29 pm
DTW
-
BNA
6h 14m
1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:06 pm - 7:14 pm
BNA
-
DTW
6h 08m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 12:15 pm
DTW
-
BNA
1h 37mnonstop
$163Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:27 pm - 11:46 pm
BNA
-
DTW
7h 19m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:53 am - 5:28 pm
DTW
-
BNA
8h 35m
1 stop
$164Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:43 pm - 10:07 pm
BNA
-
DTW
8h 24m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:53 am - 5:28 pm
DTW
-
BNA
8h 35m
1 stop
$167Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 5:15 am
BNA
-
DTW
8h 47m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 12:15 pm
DTW
-
BNA
1h 37mnonstop
$168Spirit Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
Frontier Logo
3:14 pm - 10:58 am
BNA
-
DTW
18h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:07 pm - 10:21 am
DTW
-
BNA
22h 14m
1 stop
$171Frontier
Booking Insights

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.

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, 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 $153 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $269 and $259 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 $255, 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to Detroit

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and BNA

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.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

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.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$60
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Nashville to Detroit

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $80 for a one-way ticket and $160 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, American Airlines, Air Canada, JetBlue, 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 $279 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 $230 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 $168 or less one-way and $295 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

See more direct flights

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

See more direct flights

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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nashville to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4309 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

4.0 OkayEmma, Mar 2026
LAX - PHX
Read more Southwest reviews

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The last 3 flights between BWI and BDL canceled the beverage service mid- way. Just say up front that the fight is too short. Thanks!

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

Boarding was efficient and smooth. Departure time was on time. Arrival to Detroit was early. Average food . Average crew service Very average cabin comfort. Nothing spectacular one way ir another, except for the excellent on time performance.

Flight was delayed. No information on why it was delayed. After we boarded the flight, , the crew made announcement that the captain hs not arrived and he will take 15 mins more to arrive. Passengers were just sitting patiently for the captain to arrive and start, Terrible experience.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

Very convenient considering that is a non-stop flight, but the Aeromexico still has old model planes, so the entertainment was very poor and the space for carry-on luggage was very limited.

This long-haul international flight was the most comfortable among any of the same kind of flight operated by an American-headquartered airline - second to none!

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

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.

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...

No complaints with pricing so don’t expect a lot of extras.

It was smooth sailing snags we had a really smooth landing and a great flight!

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?

Everything you need to know for your flight from Nashville to Detroit

Information on your arrival and departure airports