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Cheap Flights from Nashville to Raleigh (BNA-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nashville to Raleigh 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 Raleigh

Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:25 amBNA-RDU
1h 25mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 12:55 pmRDU-BNA
1h 35mnonstop
$103Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
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1:48 pm - 4:13 pmBNA-RDU
1h 25mnonstop
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5:08 pm - 5:43 pmRDU-BNA
1h 35mnonstop
$111Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 1
Delta Logo
7:25 pm - 10:01 pmBNA-RDU
1h 36mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 6:41 pmRDU-BNA
1h 56mnonstop
$137Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 12:37 pmBNA-RDU
1h 37mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:45 am - 9:38 amRDU-BNA
1h 53mnonstop
$144Delta
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 5
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 11:50 pmBNA-RDU
6h 20m2 stops
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11:10 am - 11:50 amRDU-BNA
1h 40mnonstop
$152Southwest
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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 10:35 pmBNA-RDU
1h 35mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:44 pm - 7:30 pmRDU-BNA
1h 46mnonstop
$159American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 11:00 pmBNA-RDU
6h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 2:30 pmRDU-BNA
3h 55m1 stop
$162Southwest
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Fri, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 8
American Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 7:17 pmBNA-RDU
1h 32mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 9:33 amRDU-BNA
1h 43mnonstop
$234American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 29
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 4:37 pmBNA-RDU
9h 22m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:27 pm - 12:56 amRDU-BNA
8h 29m1 stop
$312Frontier
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Sun, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 2
Frontier Logo
8:55 pm - 8:07 amBNA-RDU
10h 12m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:15 pm - 12:52 amRDU-BNA
8h 37m1 stop
$352Frontier
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Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to Raleigh

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, ideal for travelers with more luggage.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position and avoid middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
American Airlines

Consider Basic Economy for budget travel with carry-on only and no changes after 24 hours.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for short flights.

Delta

Delta's free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members enhances productivity on short flights.


Comfort Plus offers extra legroom and is located in the front section of the economy cabin.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
BNA

Security screening is typically quick and efficient at BNA; check estimated wait times on the BNA website before heading to the airport.

Read more about BNAby Stefanie Waldek
RDU

RDU is connected to the GoTriangle bus system. It takes about 40 minutes to reach downtown Raleigh from the airport.

Read more about RDUby Jessica Macdonald
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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.

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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.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nashville to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nashville to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Nashville to Raleigh? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nashville to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Raleigh on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Nashville to Raleigh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $254 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $345 and $321 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Nashville to Raleigh?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $280 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nashville to Raleigh?

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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$48
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Nashville to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nashville to Raleigh 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 flights from Nashville to Raleigh

  • What kinds of flights can I normally find between Nashville and Raleigh?

    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.

  • How can I easily travel from the city center to Nashville International Airport?

    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.

  • How can I go from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to downtown Raleigh?

    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.

  • Is there the option of renting a car directly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nashville to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to Raleigh was $48 for a one-way ticket and $103 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Nashville and Raleigh?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Nashville to Raleigh. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nashville to Raleigh?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nashville to Raleigh flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nashville to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nashville to Raleigh?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Nashville and Raleigh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nashville to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from Nashville to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nashville to Raleigh, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $306 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 $287 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nashville to Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nashville to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to Nashville with another airline. Booking your flights between Nashville and RDU 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 Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $141 or less one-way and $265 or less round-trip.
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) is considered to be the largest transportation center in the state of Tennessee and the hub for a handful of different airlines, including Air Choice One, Flagship Airlines, and Flight Express. You will see that quite a few departing flights from this airport are serviced by these companies.
  • When flying with infants, keep in mind that Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has Mamava Nursing Suites scattered throughout both Terminals 1 and 2. In these suites, there is plenty of room to park a stroller, as well as sinks, outlets, changing tables, and comfortable seating.
  • Those that have an early flight will find it particularly convenient to book a hotel near Nashville International Airport. You will find Minute Suites directly in the airport in Concourse D, as well as the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson which is less than a 10-minute drive away and offers a free shuttle service.
  • If you find yourself hungry once you have landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, you can always grab a bite to eat at one of the many available dining options. In Terminal 1, there is the ACC American Cafe and Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, while in Terminal 2, there is Bruegger’s Bagels and La Farm Bakery Café.
  • Rest before your flight leaves from Nashville International Airport by going to one of the Massage Bar locations in Concourse B and C. There are a variety of treatments to choose from and it is a great way to destress before a long day of traveling.

Prefer to fly direct from Nashville to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nashville Intl to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Nashville Intl Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nashville Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Nashville Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Nashville to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nashville to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh? 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 4279 reviews
7.1Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2025SMF - SEA
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

3 hours late. Not even water offered on a 2.25 hour flight.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

The worst. We never made our connection and they did absolutely nothing to help us at the airport.

Our flight was cancelled. They could do nothing to help us get another flight that was timely. Because the first leg was cancelled we were unable to get to our connection. We had to book on an entirely different airline for today. So we spent more money, lost a day of vacation and will never fly Frontier again, so the 'we are sorry, here is $100 credit' is a joke since we won't be flying on Frontier.

No way to get boarding pass on my phone. In order to print the bag ticket a boarding pass is needed. Asked the agent to print me one, they said they typically do not due this as its so much work. I showed the email confirmation and I asked how i could do it my self the agent replied he did not know as there was no link. The flight was delayed due to an attendant forgetting to come to work. On the flight no drinks were offered only for purchase meals.

No way to get boarding pass on my phone. In order to print the bag ticket a boarding pass is needed. Asked the agent to print me one, they said they typically do not due this as its so much work. I showed the email confirmation and I asked how i could do it my self the agent replied he did not know as there was no link. On the flight no drinks were offered only for purchase meals.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

I never got to experience the flight because they delayed my first flight and I missed this one. Then Frontier didn't want to help me rebook a flight to get me to my final destination.

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