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Cheapest round-trip
$207
Typical prices: $229-$394
Delta
Wed 8/26Wed 9/2
PDX - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$347
Typical prices: $328-$468
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Wed 8/26Wed 9/2
PDX - BNA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $178 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Nashville (PDX-BNA)

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

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:50 am - 9:04 pm
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8h 14m
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5:00 pm - 10:38 pm
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7h 38m
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$207Delta
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
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11:30 pm - 11:40 am
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BNA
10h 10m
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5:35 am - 11:20 am
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PDX
7h 45m
1 stop
$209Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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6:00 am - 5:22 pm
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BNA
9h 22m
1 stop
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2:23 pm - 8:30 pm
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PDX
8h 07m
1 stop
$211American Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 1
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11:30 pm - 9:40 am
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BNA
8h 10m
1 stop
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3:40 pm - 10:15 pm
BNA
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PDX
8h 35m
2 stops
$212Southwest
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
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3:25 pm - 12:35 am
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BNA
7h 10m
1 stop
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6:10 am - 12:05 pm
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PDX
7h 55m
1 stop
$213Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
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1:30 pm - 11:43 pm
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BNA
8h 13m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:49 am
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PDX
6h 49m
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$214Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
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7:05 am - 10:55 pm
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BNA
13h 50m
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7:00 am - 12:50 pm
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PDX
7h 50m
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$216Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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6:45 am - 4:05 pm
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BNA
7h 20m
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7:40 am - 4:50 pm
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11h 10m
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$217Southwest
Sun, Jul 26 - Mon, Aug 3
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12:33 am - 8:58 am
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6h 25m
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7:39 pm - 11:39 pm
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6h 00m
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$219Delta
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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11:20 am - 10:15 pm
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8h 55m
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7:40 am - 4:50 pm
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11h 10m
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$221Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Nashville flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Nashville?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Portland to Nashville departing in August.

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

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

For Portland to Nashville, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Nashville back to Portland, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Nashville, 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 Portland to Nashville is January, where tickets cost $258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $392 and $372 respectively.

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

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 $285 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Nashville, 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 Portland to Nashville, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Nashville

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Portland to Nashville

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

  • Where can you sleep at PDX airport if you have an early morning flight?

    If you are having an early morning flight, you can lay on the curved armrest-free benches at PDX airport. Concourse C has some private nooks. You can consider it for more privacy. If you prefer sleeping on the floor, most areas are carpeted, but you can bring a sleeping bag. For those willing to spend extra money, there are hotels near the airport. Some hotels that offer free shuttle transfers from and to the airport include Sheraton hotel, Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Country Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

  • What activities are available at PDX airport?

    If you arrive early at the airport, various activities can help you pass time before your flight. In PDX, there are music artists performing and rotating art exhibits throughout the airport. If you have your tablet or laptop, movie shops are located near gates C10, C12, C13, D4, E2 and E3. PDX Art Program and Hollywood Theatre collaborated and created a 17-seat movie theater. They are family-friendly, educational and entertaining short films. They are located in concourse C and charge no fee.

  • Are there ATMs at the arrival airport?

    If you want to cash out, BNA airport has ATMs. You may be charged a fee when withdrawing. Make sure you check your daily withdrawal limit. The ATMs are located on the ticketing level and the A checkpoint on the landside, north and south ends of the central security checkpoint in concourses B and C and at the entrance near carousels 7 and 4 on the baggage claim level.

  • What services and activities are available at BNA airport?

    On arrival at BNA airport, you can visit the massage bar for a foot or chair massage. The massage bars are located near gate B-1 in concourse B on the airside and near gate C-14 in concourse C on the airside. You can also visit Nashville Nails and Salon Services for waxing and salon services. It is located near gate 15 in concourse C on the airside. You can also watch live performances in Tooties Orchid Lounge in concourse C on the airside.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Nashville?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Nashville was $72 for a one-way ticket and $207 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Nashville flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Nashville?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Nashville, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Nashville are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $439 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $293 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Portland to Nashville.

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

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

    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 Nashville with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and BNA 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 Portland to Nashville?

    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 Nashville from Portland 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 Portland to Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $308 or less one-way and $427 or less round-trip.
  • If you are traveling with infants, nursing rooms are available at Portland International Airport (PDX). They offer a safe and comfortable place for mothers to pump and breastfeed their young ones. It is located near Capers Cafe on the airside and near gate D2. There are also children's play areas near gate C17 in concourse C and near gate D7 in concourse D in the airside.
  • If you want a place to buy food, PDX airport has many food concessions. On the landside, you can find Your Northwest Travel Market, which offers grab-and-go food services. It opens for 24h.
  • If you want help carrying your luggage, PDX has many baggage carts all over the airport. For passengers who wish to store their items, luggage storage and lockers are available. Storage services are offered by Luggage Services and Logistics. They are located past carousel 10 at the north end of the baggage claim level.
  • If you are stranded at Nashville International Airport (BNA), there is a non-profit organization that helps stranded passengers. The organization members are volunteers who help passengers with airport and destination questions. They are located at suite 501 in terminal 1.
  • If you want a quiet place to pray and meditate after arriving at BNA airport, there are meditation rooms in the Meeter-Greeter Lounge in concourse C on the landside and at gate C-1 near the Hudson News retail store on the airside.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Nashville

 
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My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

I did not try their food or log in to the WiFi but the rest of the trip both ways was easy and most pleasant.

I liked the free wifi on my SEA to PDX leg. I would have liked it on my return trip too.

Alaska has clean planes, modern interiors, and good service. Major drawback is the lack of IFE seat back screens. Otherwise it could really give Delta a run for its money.

Left one of our suitcases behind. SUPER ANNOYING since I’m traveling solo with a lap infant 😡

The flight was direct, anytime a flight is on time, and there's not a layover that risk yet another delay is a win!!

Staff on the flight were terse, bossy, and impatient with people on the plane.

The crew was excellent. We brought our own snacks due to dietary requirements and personal preference. There was an ample beverage selection. The seating was comfortable enough. My only complaint was that there was no announcement, or at least none that we could hear, that our connecting flight was departing from a different terminal. That could been announced by the air crew in flight or before disembarking.

Its bumpy but I can say its safe flight ,Thanks Alaska airline for bringing me in my destination😊.

The used cups and wrappers weren’t picked up after the first two hours of 4 hr flight. I had the middle seat and had to ask the gentleman next to Me to hold the cup with water in it while I used got out of the seatt while I used the restroom.. At one point I asked attendant to take it and she said she’d be back but never did come back. Usually they pick up several times during flight.

The boarding gate is literally just an aisle to the concourse. There is no seating and it's shared with several other airlines. It's crowded, hot, and standing-room only. It's difficult to hear gate announcements over the PA system with too many other carriers crammed into a small space. I've enjoyed flying AA in the past on the west coast, but the BNA single gate experience is horrendous! Never again from BNA to SEA with AA.

We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

Second flight in a row where the entertainment system is broken. 5 hour long flight with no entertainment and flight attendants did not seem interested in resolving the matter. Very shocked to be treated this poorly considering I paid for a first class experience and have Diamond Medallion status.

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

My seat had no padding, it was literally plywood with a plastic cover. I could not change seats on my 10 hour flight. My excitement for this trip helped me deal with the pain.

Flight was great. DELTA did a fantastic job! ATL was busy, as usual!

It's fine but Newark to Nashville was too long

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Would had been nice to see a movie without having to pay to watch

It was a great experience. Do not normally fly United. Very nice. Thank you and happy holidays

technology worked well and everything ran smoothly. The seats are quite cramped so please don't try to re-engineer the cabin to squeeze more bodies on board.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

I never have a good experience with American and this was no different. The airplane was INCREDIBLY hot. Like unbearably so. Everyone was fanning themselves with pamphlets and sweating. When someone asked the flight attendant to turn down the temperature they were told there was nothing the crew could do. Once we pushed back from the gate we then had to wait an hour to take off and the communication from the crew was not good. People were getting up this whole time and a man was even in the bathroom when we took off. Once we landed at our destination we waited another 30 minutes at the gate to deplane with, again, no communication from the crew as to what was going on.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

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