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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Typical prices: $171-$402
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BNA - STL • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$117
Typical prices: $230-$586
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BNA - STL • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 16m
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Cheapest • 36% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $190 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nashville to St. Louis (BNA-STL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nashville to St. Louis

Fri, Jan 29 - Sat, Jan 30
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6:30 am - 7:45 amBNA  Nashville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 15mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 5:25 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 05mnonstop
$117Southwest
Mon, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 6
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10:40 pm - 11:55 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 15mnonstop
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7:05 pm - 8:10 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 05mnonstop
$117Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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6:25 am - 7:40 amBNA  Nashville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 15mnonstop
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8:30 am - 9:40 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 10mnonstop
$117Southwest
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:15 am - 7:35 amBNA  Nashville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 20mnonstop
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10:30 am - 11:45 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$117Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:43 am - 12:25 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
26h 42m1 stop Orlando
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6:05 pm - 11:25 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BNA Nashville Intl
17h 20m1 stop Orlando
$119Frontier
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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8:26 pm - 12:25 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
15h 59m1 stop Orlando
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1:20 pm - 1:55 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BNA Nashville Intl
24h 35m1 stop Orlando
$127Frontier
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:43 am - 12:25 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
26h 42m1 stop Orlando
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6:05 pm - 11:25 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BNA Nashville Intl
17h 20m1 stop Orlando
$128Frontier
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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9:30 am - 1:21 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 51m1 stop Jonesboro
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2:00 pm - 6:03 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 03m1 stop Jonesboro
$172Southern / Mokulele
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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9:30 am - 1:21 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 51m1 stop Jonesboro
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2:00 pm - 6:03 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 03m1 stop Jonesboro
$172Southern / Mokulele
Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 20
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9:30 am - 1:21 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 51m1 stop Jonesboro
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2:00 pm - 6:03 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 03m1 stop Jonesboro
$172Southern / Mokulele
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Price, demand and travel trends for Nashville to St. Louis flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Nashville to St. Louis?

Round-trip flights from Nashville to St. Louis typically range from $171 to $402. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $117, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to St. Louis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to St. Louis. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 159% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to St. Louis?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to St. Louis at $171 round-trip.
•January ($387) and March ($320) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 126% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to St. Louis

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on 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.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for Nashville to St. Louis flights

Low season

March

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Beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 15% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Nashville to St. Louis

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Your Nashville to St. Louis flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Nashville to St. Louis?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nashville to St. Louis:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:01 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:11 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 16m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Nashville to St. Louis?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Nashville to St. Louis.

  • How long is a flight from Nashville to St. Louis?

    A nonstop flight from Nashville to St. Louis takes 1h 16m, covering 272 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Nashville to St. Louis?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Nashville to St. Louis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Nashville to St. Louis range from $171 to $402, with an average of $266 over the past 12 months. Anything below $171 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Nashville to St. Louis?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $190 round-trip via Jonesboro (JBR), compared to $335 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Nashville to St. Louis?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Nashville to St. Louis?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Nashville to St. Louis spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to St. Louis flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Nashville to St. Louis changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $117 to $785. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Nashville to St. Louis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Nashville to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $67, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL)?

    Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Nashville to St. Louis?

    Flights from Nashville to St. Louis usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Nashville to St. Louis pass through?

    One-stop flights from Nashville to St. Louis most commonly connect through:

    • Jonesboro (JBR) - 90% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Nashville to St. Louis?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 68% on flights from Nashville to St. Louis. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $223 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $689, a difference of $466.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Nashville to St. Louis?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and St. Louis.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Nashville to St. Louis?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h, compared with 4h 15m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 33m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What popular places can I visit in St. Louis?

    Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center and America's Center Convention Complex. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Nashville to St. Louis flights?

    Among airlines operating Nashville to St. Louis flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Nashville to St. Louis flights?

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

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Nashville to St. Louis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $223, about $466 less than Sunday fares (68% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nashville to St. Louis trip for August. Fares historically average $171 round-trip in that month - typically $216 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Jonesboro Airport (JBR) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $190 round-trip on this route - about $144 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lambert-St Louis Airport.

    • Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
    • Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
    • DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

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