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

• Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 7:23 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 11:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Nashville takes 1h 48m, covering 441 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 Raleigh to Nashville range from $297 to $439, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $297 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the $354 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $220 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $357 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Nashville flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $265 to $817. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Raleigh to Nashville flights:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• 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 Raleigh to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $107, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Raleigh to Nashville usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Raleigh to Nashville. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $315 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $421, a difference of $106.

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

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

• Southwest
• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 40m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 50m via Philadelphia (PHL).

Nashville is 1 hour behind Raleigh (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 Raleigh to Nashville flights:

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

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

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

If you are looking for quick flights, you will be happy to know that most of the flights from RDU to BNA are direct flights. These are typically operated by American Airlines. You will occasionally find some journeys that require one layover, usually in Charlotte, but these journeys are much less frequent than the direct flights from Raleigh to Nashville.

If you prefer private transport, you can take a taxi or a rideshare such as Lyft or Uber from downtown Raleigh to RDU. This will take about 30min and cost you about $40. Or, you can take public transport. You can take the GoTriangle bus 100 or the RDU shuttle from the Regional Transit Center downtown. This will take a little longer than the taxi but will only cost about $13.50.

Downtown Nashville takes about 30min by car from BNA. You can take a taxi or a rideshare like Uber or Lyft but keep in mind you will pay about $25. Or, you can take public transportation. WeGo Public Transit buses serve the route between the airport and downtown on route 18. This route will take about 40min and will cost $2.

Yes, there are plenty of hotels that offer free shuttle service to and from BNA. You can find the shuttle pickup point at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2.