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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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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 1
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12:24 pm - 1:15 pmRIC-BNA
1h 51mnonstop
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8:55 pm - 11:25 amBNA-RIC
13h 30m1 stop
$131Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
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1:04 pm - 11:30 amRIC-BNA
23h 26m1 stop
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1:06 pm - 3:40 pmBNA-RIC
1h 34mnonstop
$133Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 17
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10:30 pm - 11:22 pmRIC-BNA
1h 52mnonstop
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6:45 am - 12:09 pmBNA-RIC
4h 24m1 stop
$136Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 14
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6:00 am - 9:12 pmRIC-BNA
16h 12m1 stop
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5:05 am - 9:50 pmBNA-RIC
15h 45m1 stop
$137Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 20
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11:54 am - 11:15 pmRIC-BNA
12h 21m1 stop
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1:06 pm - 3:40 pmBNA-RIC
1h 34mnonstop
$138Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
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4:30 pm - 5:21 pmRIC-BNA
1h 51mnonstop
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1:06 pm - 3:40 pmBNA-RIC
1h 34mnonstop
$141Allegiant Air
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
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4:30 pm - 5:16 pmRIC-BNA
1h 46mnonstop
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1:04 pm - 3:40 pmBNA-RIC
1h 36mnonstop
$144Allegiant Air
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Mon, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 4
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12:30 pm - 8:02 amRIC-BNA
20h 32m1 stop
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4:56 pm - 5:24 pmBNA-RIC
23h 28m1 stop
$147Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
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5:57 pm - 9:44 pmRIC-BNA
4h 47m1 stop
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5:15 am - 11:25 amBNA-RIC
5h 10m1 stop
$177Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
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6:10 am - 10:55 amRIC-BNA
5h 45m2 stops
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5:30 am - 12:30 pmBNA-RIC
6h 00m1 stop
$182Southwest
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Typical prices: $110-$284
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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 Saturday 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 $170 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $421 and $401 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 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$46
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Richmond to Nashville

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 $46 for a one-way ticket and $131 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?

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

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

    The Airbus A319 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 $411 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 $276 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 $103 or less one-way and $203 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.

Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Nashville Intl

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Sunday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Sunday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Nashville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Nashville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

Terrible. Our luggage was delayed and couldn’t be delivered for several days. We got bad information from the airline agents at baggage claim. We had to pick up our car so we wouldn’t be charged for an extra day. We got lost in the maze of airport parking. The baggage claim agents didn’t offer us any compensation for our extra time and expense. We are tired, hungry and very frustrated.

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

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.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

the plane was not full so the flight attendant had me move to an empty row which made for a good flight. The software for logging on and booking and confirming the flight is much too cumbersome.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

For the price I could have taken a “name brand” airline. No drink no snack and constant emails trying to get addition money for EVERYTHING other airlines include in the price. It looks cheaper but it’s Judy bait and switch and emails non stop!

The gate agents for spirit at EWR wouldn’t give me my ticket to board when I arrived 50 min from the flight, saying that I wouldn’t make my flight. They tried to reschedule me to arrive at my destination 14 hours after the original flight, which included a 10 hr layover in another city. I rebooked with another airline and it took me a total of 5 min to go through security. Then I see a charge on my card for a $100 change fee that I did not approve. Beware of this horrible place and these horrible people

Excessive fees for flight delays. What a Scam. I was not able to attend the wedding I needed to go.

Waited at the airport for over 4 hours to board this flight. Terrible airline

Was supposed to take off 8:00 last night. Got delayed till 8:00 this morning

It was terrible, we had to board and unboard the flight with a hour delay that caused me to miss an appointment and a surprise for my wife

When the flight ticket is expensive and you have to purchase check in luggage and there is no snacks, no entertainment, tight seats stuffed in the back of the plane not such good experience. I would like some to reach out to me . I paid for check luggage when I bought the ticket they made me pay again on the return flight extra $70. Very frustrating.

Excellent experience when I am looking for a budget airline where the main expectation is getting me from point A to point B with no frills.

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