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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Nashville

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Cheapest round-trip
$204
Overall average: $377
Southwest
Sat 5/2Mon 5/11
PDX - BNA • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$248
Typical prices: $307-$533
Alaska Airlines
Sun 4/5Tue 4/14
PDX - BNA • Non-stop
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PDX offers easy navigation with clear signage.
Take a taxi or rideshare from BNA for downtown access.
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Cheapest • Avg $178 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 10m (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

Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 11
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9:35 am - 8:45 pm
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BNA
9h 10m
2 stops
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3:25 pm - 12:10 am
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PDX
10h 45m
1 stop
$204Southwest
Mon, Apr 20 - Sat, Apr 25
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10:23 pm - 9:22 am
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BNA
8h 59m
1 stop
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6:37 pm - 11:57 pm
BNA
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PDX
7h 20m
1 stop
$213American Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 8:45 pm
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BNA
6h 05m
1 stop
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7:00 pm - 12:25 am
BNA
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PDX
7h 25m
1 stop
$214Southwest
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
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1:10 pm - 11:50 pm
PDX
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BNA
8h 40m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 11:05 am
BNA
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PDX
7h 35m
1 stop
$218Southwest
Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 9
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8:55 pm - 5:05 am
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BNA
6h 10m
1 stop
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7:25 pm - 12:10 am
BNA
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PDX
6h 45m
1 stop
$219Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
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12:40 pm - 8:45 pm
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BNA
6h 05m
1 stop
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2:15 pm - 8:10 pm
BNA
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PDX
7h 55m
2 stops
$220Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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12:27 pm - 5:28 pm
PDX
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BNA
27h 01m
1 stop
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7:08 pm - 4:46 pm
BNA
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PDX
23h 38m
1 stop
$221Frontier
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 11:33 pm
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BNA
7h 41m
1 stop
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5:00 am - 11:01 am
BNA
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PDX
8h 01m
1 stop
$223American Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 10:15 pm
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BNA
11h 25m
2 stops
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7:25 pm - 12:10 am
BNA
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PDX
6h 45m
1 stop
$224Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, May 6
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7:00 am - 6:15 pm
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BNA
9h 15m
2 stops
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11:55 am - 8:45 pm
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PDX
10h 50m
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$229Southwest
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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.

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 Friday, 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 June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $447 and $408 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $315, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Nashville

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Nashville was $79 for a one-way ticket and $204 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, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, and American 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, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Nashville are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $271 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $421 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 $108 or less one-way and $318 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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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Never got on because first part of trip was cancelled and we have no idea when we will get rebooked…

Wonderful as always! Pleasant staff, smooth ride, and timely departure.

Everything ran like it should. Staff was professional. Looking forward to flying with them again.

Liked the attention and speed when getting wheelchair..........Was assured by phone that my needs would be taken care of and they were with my name.

The seats were spacious and comfortable. Even in basic economy. However, the flight boarded 30 minutes late.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

Yall need to integrate your system with Alaska more efficiently. They booted me off the first flight because of a discrepancy on your end.

The crew at Hawaiian Airlines was fantastic. Kind and hard working. The pilots were great with giving us all the updates to make sure we were informed.

Very good. Nice plane and we sat in economy plus - bigger seats, more room. They served a meal and snacks, and the meal was an apple stuffed pancake that was very good! The snack for us was a hummus sandwich - also very good. The flight attendants were helpful and nice. They have plenty of movies and shows to watch. My only negative -- they changed our flights around and did not adjust the layovers, so we ended up with a very long and unnecessary layover in Honolulu.

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Flight scheduled to take off at 5.55pm but it did not take off until 7pm due to some food delivery delay.

Unfortunately, I was put into the middle seat in the first row of premium seating. Sounds nice right? No! that is the worst seat in the plane. I wish I was in economy rather than be in that seat! There is no seat back pocket, no tray table, no charger. Nothing! so unless you're row mates are willing to let you share their basic amenities any flyer should have, you are stuck. It was the worst experience ever! And the flight attendant forgot to take my drink order. I felt like the forgotten flyer.

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

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