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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

Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
Allegiant Air Logo
10:16 pm - 11:09 pmRIC-BNA
1h 53mnonstop
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5:56 pm - 8:34 pmBNA-RIC
1h 38mnonstop
$90Allegiant Air
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Sun, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 16
Allegiant Air Logo
10:16 pm - 10:59 pmRIC-BNA
1h 43mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:52 pm - 9:26 pmBNA-RIC
1h 34mnonstop
$103Allegiant Air
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Allegiant Air Logo
10:30 pm - 11:22 pmRIC-BNA
1h 52mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:05 pm - 9:40 pmBNA-RIC
1h 35mnonstop
$104Allegiant Air
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
Allegiant Air Logo
10:16 pm - 11:09 pmRIC-BNA
1h 53mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
5:56 pm - 8:34 pmBNA-RIC
1h 38mnonstop
$107Allegiant Air
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Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 25
Allegiant Air Logo
10:16 pm - 11:09 pmRIC-BNA
1h 53mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:48 pm - 9:26 pmBNA-RIC
1h 38mnonstop
$108Allegiant Air
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Sun, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 11
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9:24 pm - 10:17 pmRIC-BNA
1h 53mnonstop
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5:46 am - 5:21 pmBNA-RIC
10h 35m1 stop
Sun, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 12
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9:24 pm - 10:17 pmRIC-BNA
1h 53mnonstop
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5:46 am - 5:51 pmBNA-RIC
11h 05m1 stop
Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 12
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 6:48 pmRIC-BNA
8h 33m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:46 am - 5:51 pmBNA-RIC
11h 05m1 stop
$145Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 12
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 6:48 pmRIC-BNA
8h 33m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:46 am - 5:51 pmBNA-RIC
11h 05m1 stop
$148Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 16
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 12:15 amRIC-BNA
4h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 11:25 pmBNA-RIC
5h 05m1 stop
$157Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Richmond to Nashville

 
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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 $164 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $423 and $400 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Richmond 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 $257, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$44
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% 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 $44 for a one-way ticket and $90 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?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, 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.

  • 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 $396 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 $265 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 $106 or less one-way and $171 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

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

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Nashville Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Nashville? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

6.0 GoodDavid, Aug 2025MCO - DEN
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Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

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.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

The staff was very very rude in Las Vegas when boarding the flight. When presenting the boarding ticket. Las Vegas flight, it was hot and stuffy, it smelled really bad.

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

The incoming plane ✈️ was delayed 5 hours en route to Raleigh. My flight was delayed for 5 hours 😢. Finally boarded and then de boarded due to an AC problem. A very tough and long night.

Flight was on time but the amount of noise from several children and the kicking of my seat the entire flight was overwhelming.

The flight was delayed be over 3 hours. I tried to get a refund for Vivian Kirby and my session kept being stopped. I was NEVER able to finish the prosses...after 2 hours of attempting.

My experience with Spirit was good, but the experience with Kayak was not. Based on the Spirit agent Kayak added an additional charge after purchasing the tickets. When I buy the tickets I paid the total amount and I only pay once. This time they added an additional charge because based on Spirit they partially charge the tickets and I still needed to pay a second time. This is not good at all and Unprofessional

Spirit gets such a bad rap. I have never had a bad experience with them and the crew is always friendly and funny. This trip I had knee replacement surgery surgery 10 weeks ago. It is still a little rough to get get from point a to point b. And Spirit was on top of it. When there was a seat available the stewardess asked me if I wanted to move to an open seat so I could elevate my leg on the empty seat? 5 stars all around. They helped me on and helped me off the plane. I can’t say enough about the crew!!

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

Unbelievable check in horrible. Asked to print tickets at the gate after a delay

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

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