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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to Nashville

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for family travel.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing comfort.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment access.

Airports
TPA

TPA's efficient layout and dispersed security checkpoints mean shorter lines, making it easy to navigate for domestic flights.

Read more about TPAby Stefanie Waldek
BNA

From BNA, taxis offer a flat rate to downtown Nashville, while rideshares are metered. Public buses are also available.

Read more about BNAby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on TPA and BNA

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to Nashville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to Nashville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Find cheap flights to Nashville
Find cheap flights to Nashville

Planning a trip from Tampa to Nashville? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Tampa to Nashville?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Tampa to Nashville chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the top choice – 36% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Tampa to Nashville picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Tampa to Nashville?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Tampa to Nashville clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $110.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Tampa to Nashville?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Tampa to Nashville via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Atlanta (ATL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 3h 46m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Tampa to Nashville?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Tampa to Nashville, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Houston (IAH) often has the shortest layovers from Tampa to Nashville, with an average of 0h 59m.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Tampa to Nashville

When to book flights from Tampa to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to Nashville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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  • How can I fly from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Nashville International Airport (BNA)?

    There are no direct flights from Tampa to Nashville at this point in time. However, most of the flights will involve only one transfer, typically in Charlotte, Philadelphia, or Chicago. These flights are usually operated by Frontier Airlines or American Airlines.

  • What is the best way for me to get to TPA from downtown Tampa?

    The Tampa International Airport is only about a 10min drive from downtown Tampa, so you can easily take a taxi or a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft. There are also several public transport options you can take. You can take a Greyhound bus from downtown Tampa to the airport, or public buses operated by the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit or Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.

  • How do I get from the Nashville International Airport to downtown Nashville?

    When you land in Nashville, you have several options for how to get to the downtown area. You can take a taxi or a rideshare such as Lyft or Uber. Or, you can take a bus. WeGo Public Transit offers service on route 18 from the airport to downtown and it leaves hourly from 7 am until 10 pm daily.

  • Are there any hotels near BNA?

    Yes, there are plenty of hotels you can stay at near the Nashville International Airport, most of which also offer free shuttle service. Your options include the Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport, the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Nashville Airport, and the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport, among many others.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $129 or less one-way and $204 or less round-trip.
  • Will you be parking your car at Tampa International Airport (TPA) for the duration of your trip to Nashville? You have several parking options to choose from, including economy and valet parking, but the most appropriate option will probably be the long-term garage. You can save money on parking by reserving your spot online in advance.
  • Have some time to kill at TPA before your flight? Check out the Tampa International Airport’s public art program while you wait. You can visit the gallery of the Florida Watercolor Society or check out their general public art collection.
  • The Tampa International Airport (TPA) and the Nashville International Airport (BNA) both offer services for travelers who have limited mobility. They both offer assistance with wheelchairs, medication storage, specific seat assignments, and more. If you would like to take advantage of these services, contact your airline in advance to plan ahead.
  • If you are renting a car when you land in Nashville, you will need to proceed to the car rental center. This is located at the north end of the arrivals level after baggage claim 10.
  • If someone is picking you up when you arrive at Nashville International Airport (BNA), they can utilize the free cell phone waiting lots. These waiting lots are equipped with real-time flight updates so your ride will be able to see the status of your flight and estimate when you will be ready to be picked up.

Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to Nashville?

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

Direct departures

Tampa to Nashville Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Tampa

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to Nashville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa 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 Tampa 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

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.

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.

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.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Flight was an hour late, who knows why. It was OK, nothing outstanding.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

Friendly flight attendants, smooth 8-9 hours flight. Economy seats are small and uncomfortable as usual.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

The young man who was our flight attendant in first class was lazy and did not do his job well at all. Never offered drinks upon boarding - actually I take that back... said "are you okay with water" as if I do not want to get you anything else, only passed the snacks around once, got my drink order wrong and then never offered a second round of drinks. He was the worst I have ever seen on Delta and we fly a lot.

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

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

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Plane was delayed for 6 hours, at first by weather, which is understandable, but was further delayed with NO given reason for 2 1/2 hours more. We had no clue when we were going to depart actually until they opened the ramp. VERY POOR to ZERO COMMUNICATION!!!

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

I was late from Jacksonville, FL but the limited interaction I had with the Philly crew was great.

The delays and cancellations kept me stuck in Miami for an additional 24 hours, and the whole thing seemed extremely disorganized

Staff lovely , economy seats very uncomfortable , wheelchair assistance wonderful in Heathrow awful in Nashville !

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 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.

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

I didn’t mind being delayed due to weather, but continuing to post (and not update) that we would be delayed until after the flight was already supposed to have taken off was a bit much. In the future, please announce the delay even if the time is still unknown.

This gate agents are always so rude! I stopped flirting with spirit years ago for that reason I thought it would change by now. It’s so tacky they try to treat you like a school child i hate it

First time on Spirit. Definitely a streamline flight but I would fly Spirit again.

The flight and boarding process was smooth. Wifi was unavailable and I prepaid for it. Have requested a refund

Spirit is a very uncomfortable travel experience. It’s cheap but you are squeezed into the seats like canned meat.

Friendly employees, good seat, on time, Great flight. Pilot and attendants greeted passengers as we deplaned. However, I could not ever understand what the flight attendant was saying on the mic. It was too fast, and too loud.

The flight was delayed four and half hours for paperwork on a maintenance issue. Very frustrating.

Flight was on time and was not crowded. Flight attendants were very understanding of my wife’s back problems.

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