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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nashville to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 11:13 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 3:33 am.

The flight takes about 4h 43m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Los Angeles takes 4h 43m, covering 1,792 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Los Angeles range from $369 to $537, with an average of $441 over the past 12 months. Anything below $369 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $441 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $257 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $454 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Nashville to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 92% on time
• American Airlines: 80% on time
• Southwest: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Los Angeles flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $287 to $1,713. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Nashville to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Nashville to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $166, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $48 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Nashville to Los Angeles usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Nashville to Los Angeles route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 06m.

One-stop flights from Nashville to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Nashville to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $409 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $499, a difference of $90.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Nashville and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 26m, compared with 7h 43m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 9h 15m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Nashville (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Nashville to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: 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.

Four different airlines offer nonstop flights between these two airports. They include Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines.

A great option is to take the WeGo Public Transit bus number 18 which offers service from several locations in the Nashville area to the airport. The fare to ride the bus is around $2.00.

There are several hotels and accommodations that have a location right to the east of the airport property. These include the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, the Wingate By Wyndham Los Angeles International Airport Lax, the LAX Suites, and the LAX guest house.

It is important to note that no rental car companies have a location right on the airport property and that all the companies have locations offsite from the airport. All the major rental car companies offer shuttle service between the airport and their offsite locations. You will find all the shuttle buses under the purple rental car shuttle signs you will find outside of every terminal building at Los Angeles International Airport.