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Cheapest round-trip
$138
Overall average: $189
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RIC - BNA • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$144
Typical prices: $145-$437
Allegiant Air
Thu 12/18Tue 12/23
RIC - BNA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Nashville (RIC-BNA)

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

Sat, Jan 3 - Wed, Jan 7
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$143Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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$146Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 7
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$152Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 24
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$159Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 10
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Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Nashville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Nashville?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Nashville is January, where tickets cost $189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $433 and $388 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Nashville, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Southwest offers early boarding with extra legroom seats, providing 34 inches of legroom.


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Allegiant's Trip Flex allows free flight changes, offering flexibility for a fee.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$70
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Nashville

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

  • Does Nashville International Airport offer family services?

    The airport has provided private spaces where you can nurse and care for your baby. The nursing rooms include comfortable seating, baby changing facilities, a sink, and power outlets. They are located behind the A/B food court at BNA. The airport has also provided children's play areas for older kids. The play areas are located on concourses A and B.

  • What are the transport options from Nashville International Airport?

    The quickest means of transport from the airport is via taxi. Taxis are found in the parking and transportation center and they are available 24/7. They offer a flat rate to downtown, but fares to other areas are metered. WeGo Public Transit offers bus services to downtown Nashville hotels. It is a cheaper alternative to taxis. You can also choose to take shared-ride shuttles from the airport, there is no shortage of providers in the ground transportation area. If you want a bit more freedom, you can rent a car from the Rental Car Facility, which is connected to the airport via covered moving walkways.

  • Does Nashville International Airport offer accessibility services?

    The airport has provided services for all kinds of special needs passengers. Low-vision passengers have Aira services to guide them through BNA. Service animals are welcome and BNA has tactile guide paths and braille signage. Hard-of-hearing passengers are provided with TDD telephones where they can request assistance and visual paging. Passengers with limited mobility have elevators and ramps for barrier-free access to all parts of the airport. They also have accessible restrooms, reserved parking spots, dedicated seating, and fast-track services.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Nashville International Airport?

    American Airlines and Delta have lounges at BNA. American Airlines lounge is open to all their passengers who can easily access lounge facilities by paying at the door. The Delta Sky Club is open only to members and you need to have elite status to access it. The Delta Sky Club is after security adjacent to gate B3. The American Airlines lounge is on concourse C across from gate C10.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Nashville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Nashville was $70 for a one-way ticket and $138 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond 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 Richmond to Nashville?

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

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

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Nashville?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $417 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $279 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $123 or less one-way and $230 or less round-trip.
  • If you're looking for a place to sleep at Nashville International Airport (BNA), Minute Suites provides private spaces for travelers to rest, relax, or refresh after their flight or during a layover. The establishment is located on concourse D across from gate D3.
  • Richmond International Airport (RIC) welcomes you and your pet to the airport. The airport has provided its furry passengers with two outdoor pet relief areas between the terminal and the parking garage. Make sure to stop by before your flight!
  • Around 489 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Richmond to Nashville. You can lower your carbon footprint with American Airlines, which offers a flight emitting 66% less carbon per passenger.
  • If you're looking for a place to set up office while you wait for your flight, RIC has a business center on the upper-level connector before security. The business center has Wi-Fi, workstations, and conference rooms available for rent.
  • BB&T of Virginia runs a full-service branch at RIC for those who need banking services on the go. The bank is open between 10 am and 2 pm daily and is on the terminal's upper level.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Nashville?

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

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Nashville

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4252 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

I liked the humor of the captain and crew on the flight from Flagstaff to Dallas. They were humorous.

AA delayed the flight for 3 hours and 50 minutes, but delayed the last 2 hours, 30 minutes at a time, so if we knew before, could have stayed at home and worked instead of being at the airport wasting time... The plane's crew was excellent, not their fault.

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

I love a flight without turbulence and you guys deliver It’d be nice to have comfier seats and maybe some inflight entertainment and snacks but that’s for Delta

This was my first time on a budget airline and I couldn't even sit down all the way because my knees would embed in the seat in front of me. I'm only 6' tall with a 32" inseam. There's no upside other than y'all are cheap. I'm glad it was only a 2 hour flight. Lesson learned! I get why everybody talks down on budget airlines. The staff was outstanding, the flight went as well as possible, great pilot, great boarding, smooth sailing. Zero chance I'll be back though.

Everything was smoothly and convenient! Just stay in this way!

Cancelled my flight and the earliest that they are willing give me for the next flight which was 3 days later on a weekday. Only accommodation they are willing to give was $30 airline credit that will expire in 1 year

Terrible Airline I will never fly that airline again. Shame on you for recommending them.

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

I didn't eat, so I can't rate the food. Delayed set off was beyond

No free snacks or drinks. Freezing. Uncomfortable. No plugs or entertainment. If you fly to LA the make you change terminals with a slow bus. Awful trip that took forever. Terrible airline- maybe the worst I’ve ever flown.

I hope you continue to be one of the great company

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