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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $248-$404
Delta
Thu 10/15Mon 10/19
RDU - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$261
Typical prices: $258-$456
Delta
Fri 10/9Tue 10/13
RDU - BNA • Non-stop
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Southwest includes a carry-on; Delta gives SkyMiles members free Wi-Fi.
American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; Wi-Fi is for purchase.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. Average duration is 1h 36m
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Cheapest • Avg $161 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 05m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Nashville (RDU-BNA)

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

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 8:32 am
RDU
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BNA
4h 17m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:45 pm - 10:30 pm
BNA
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RDU
1h 45mnonstop
$257Delta
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
6:35 am - 6:42 pm
RDU
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BNA
13h 07m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:37 pm - 12:45 pm
BNA
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RDU
16h 08m
1 stop
$258Frontier
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 1:37 pm
RDU
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BNA
8h 17m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:56 am - 9:41 pm
BNA
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RDU
10h 45m
1 stop
$258Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:28 pm
RDU
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BNA
7h 28m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:43 am - 9:18 am
BNA
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RDU
22h 35m
1 stop
$258Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 12:35 pm
RDU
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BNA
6h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 11:40 pm
BNA
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RDU
9h 15m
2 stops
$259Southwest
Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 7:15 am
RDU
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BNA
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 6:05 pm
BNA
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RDU
1h 30mnonstop
$261Southwest
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
American Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 4:55 pm
RDU
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BNA
1h 45mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 2:44 pm
BNA
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RDU
1h 44mnonstop
$261American Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 4:55 pm
RDU
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BNA
1h 45mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 7:56 pm
BNA
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RDU
1h 46mnonstop
$261American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 6:40 pm
RDU
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BNA
1h 55mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 12:22 pm
BNA
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RDU
1h 42mnonstop
$261Delta
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13
Frontier Logo
9:59 pm - 5:38 pm
RDU
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BNA
20h 39m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:10 am - 1:14 pm
BNA
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RDU
25h 04m
1 stop
$261Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Nashville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Nashville departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Nashville from Raleigh usually cost between $238 and $392 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $258 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 16-Aug 23).

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nashville on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Raleigh, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Nashville is September, where tickets cost $298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $391 and $387 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh 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 $360, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Nashville, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Nashville

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on Delta and BNA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$78
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Nashville

When to book flights from Raleigh to Nashville

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

  • What kinds of flights are available from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nashville International Airport (BNA)?

    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.

  • What is the best way to get from downtown Raleigh to RDU?

    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.

  • How do I get to downtown Nashville after I land at the Nashville International Airport (BNA)?

    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.

  • Can I take a free shuttle to my hotel near BNA?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Nashville?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Nashville was $78 for a one-way ticket and $258 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh 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 airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Nashville?

    When flying out of Raleigh you will be using Raleigh-Durham. You will be landing at Nashville, also known as Nashville Intl.

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

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

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Nashville?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Nashville, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $351 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $352 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Nashville.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $210 or less one-way and $301 or less round-trip.
  • Will you need to park your car at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) during your trip to Nashville? You have several options for long term parking. You can use premier, central, economy lots 3 or 4, or express parking. Check the availability of each one online and book your space in advance to save money.
  • Are you getting to RDU early and will need to kill some time before your flight? Head to one of the lounges within Terminal 2 to relax and unwind with some high-quality food and drink before your flight.
  • Both the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and the Nashville International Airport (BNA) offer services for passengers with limited mobility. You can take advantage of wheelchair rentals both before departure and after landing as well as utilize the TSA Cares program. Whether you need an escort or another kind of special assistance, you will be covered on both sides of your flight.
  • If you are picking up a rental car when you land in Nashville, you will need to make your way to the rental car service counters in the baggage claim area for check in. Then, to pick up your vehicle, cross the street to the parking garage 1 and follow signs to the rental car facility.
  • If you are traveling out of RDU with pets, you will be glad to know that the Raleigh-Durham airport offers pet relief areas on the baggage claim levels of terminal 1 and terminal 2. Unfortunately, there are no relief areas post-security.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Nashville?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Raleigh-Durham to Nashville Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Nashville Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Nashville Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Raleigh to Nashville

Other airlines flying from Raleigh to Nashville

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Nashville according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.