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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Portland to Nashville flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Portland and Nashville.

Flights from Portland to Nashville usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $178 round-trip via San Jose (SJC), compared to $444 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $80–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Portland to Nashville route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $378, a difference of $80. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to Nashville flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:56 am and lands at 3:22 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:15 am and lands at 3:41 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $323. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Nashville takes 4h 26m, covering 1,967 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.

One-way fares from Portland to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 21m, compared with 6h 43m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 55m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Portland to Nashville range from $249 to $435, with an average of $323 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Portland to Nashville route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.