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

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 7:35 am
• Latest: departs at 10:07 pm and lands at 12:27 am.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Nashville:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Nashville takes 2h 20m, covering 674 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 Philadelphia to Nashville range from $222 to $417, with an average of $330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $222 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $330 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $229 round-trip via Des Moines (DSM), compared to $335 for nonstop.

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

• Southwest: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 81% on time
• Frontier: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Nashville flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 38%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $229 to $1,611. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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 Philadelphia to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $145, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Philadelphia to Nashville usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Philadelphia to Nashville route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Philadelphia to Nashville. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $290 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $347, a difference of $57.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 4h 28m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 32m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Nashville are Gaylord Opryland, Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Nashville on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Nashville flights:

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

BNA's main terminal has more than 40 gates across Concourses A, B, C and D, plus T-gates and a Satellite Concourse. A unified security checkpoint provides access to all gates.

In addition to Nashville, BNA can serve as a starting point for visits to nearby cities such as Franklin, Tennessee, Goodlettsville and La Vergne.

At PHL, pet relief areas are located in every terminal, on Departing Flight roads and outside Baggage Claim Areas. At BNA, pet relief areas are on the Departure Level on the north side and south side of the airport.

PHL RESERVE allows travelers to reserve parking at the airport, including in the Economy Lot.

PHL offers free Wi-Fi in each terminal for checking email, confirming flight status and chatting with loved ones. There is also a children's play area in Terminal A-East, free shuttle buses for screened travelers between terminals, long-term and short-term parking and charging stations throughout the secure side of all terminals.