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You can typically find quite a few nonstop flights between Nashville and Raleigh, with these frequently being serviced by airlines like Delta and American Airlines. You can also find flights that require one or two layovers, with these usually being operated by Frontier. Your layover may take place in Philadelphia.

One easy way to go between central Nashville to Nashville International Airport is by driving, a trip that normally takes you between 10 and 15min in total. Otherwise, you can use public transit, like bus line 18. If you choose to take the bus, you can expect to be at the airport in around 15 to 20min.

When you drive from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to downtown Raleigh, the journey normally takes around 20 to 25 minutes in total. You can also use public transportation, such as bus lines RDU and 310. If you take the bus, you will reach the city center in approximately 1h 35min.

If you would like to rent a car for the duration of your stay, you can always do so directly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which offers free shuttles from the Main terminal to various car rental offices. Some of the car rental companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, and Enterprise.

Among airlines operating Nashville to Raleigh flights:

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

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

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

• Southwest
• American Airlines
• Delta

Flights from Nashville to Raleigh usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

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
• Delta: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $180 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $333 for nonstop.

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 Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

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

• Orlando (MCO) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections

Orlando (MCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Nashville to Raleigh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $417, a difference of $120. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Raleigh flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:43 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:08 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 48% above the route average of $329. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Raleigh takes 1h 38m, covering 441 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $191 to $745. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nashville to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $106, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 9h 15m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 10h 07m via Orlando (MCO).

Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Nashville (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Raleigh range from $276 to $414, with an average of $329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Nashville to Raleigh flights:

• Delta
• American 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.