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Cheap Flights to Tennessee

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Nashville
1h 05mNonstop
from $109per person
Knoxville
1h 39mNonstop
from $116per person
Memphis
1h 43mNonstop
from $153per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Tennessee

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights to Tennessee with more confidence.

What are the cheapest flight options to Tennessee right now?

The cheapest destinations in Tennessee to fly to from the United States in the last week were:

• Nashville Intl (BNA) from $65 round-trip
• Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) from $70 round-trip
• Memphis (MEM) from $149 round-trip
• Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) from $229 round-trip

How do fares compare across airports in Tennessee?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, these are the cheapest airports to fly into in Tennessee:

• Jackson Mckellar Field (MKL) (avg. price $254)
• Nashville Intl (BNA) (avg. price $357)
• Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) (avg. price $368)

Check the chart to compare average fares for top airports in Tennessee.

Are flights to Tennessee cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares to Tennessee are about 7% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $356 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly to Tennessee?

January is the cheapest month to fly to Tennessee, with round-trip fares averaging $330. The most expensive months are October and June, when average round-trip fares rise to $401 and $392, respectively.

How do fares to Tennessee vary by day of the week?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Tennessee and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at KAYAK data from the past 12 months, Thursday prices run 11% lower than Sunday.

What's the best time of day to fly to Tennessee?

On average, evening flights to Tennessee are the cheapest, at around $360. Morning flights are the most expensive, with tickets averaging $395.

When's the cheapest time to book a flight to Tennessee?

The cheapest fares from the United States to Tennessee are usually found 5 weeks before departure. KAYAK data over the last 12 months shows booking in this window has saved travelers around 32% compared with last-minute bookings (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for flights to Tennessee

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 18% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Orlando Airport to Nashville

Flights to Tennessee: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Tennessee 
JeffFlew with Allegiant Air-Jun 2026
Knoxville Airport is experiencing significant growth. Parking is an issue while they build more. Arrive early.
DanFlew with JetBlue-Aug 2026
The Nashville airport remote terminal is isolated and we had a huge backup waiting for shuttles when we landed. Avoid landing in the remote terminal when possible
BobbyFlew with Southwest-May 2026
Check out the live music in the Nashville airport. It's pretty nice. Be prepared for delays.
OlgaFlew with United Airlines-Mar 2026
Make sure you have enough time in that airport between connecting flights. Take a pillow !
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jul 2024
Fill or buy a bottle with screw on cap with water for flight. If you have to get up and down it can be placed behind the seat in of you.
BeverlyFlew with Spirit Airlines-Jun 2024
Take a small blanket it’s very very cold on plane. Take your own snacks to expensive on plane
ElizabethFlew with Spirit Airlines-Mar 2024
There’s a shuttle from the Spirit terminal to the baggage. Be prepared to WALK
GavinFlew with American Airlines-Jan 2024
Choose an airline like Southwest, where you check your bags for free.

Your questions about flights to Tennessee, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight to Tennessee?

    Yes. Fares to Tennessee are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $260 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight to Tennessee?

    You can typically expect round-trip fares to Tennessee to cost from $260 to $515, based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months.

  • What are the main airports serving Tennessee?

    There are 7 airports in Tennessee. 64% of KAYAK users choose Nashville Intl (BNA) as their arrival airport, while 16% choose Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop to Tennessee?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 14 airlines operate nonstop flights to Tennessee, including:

    • Southwest
    • American Airlines
    • Delta
    • United Airlines
    • Allegiant Air

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover to Tennessee?

    Yes, nonstop flights to Tennessee average $338 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Jonesboro (JBR) (avg. price $179)
    • Harrison Boone County (HRO) (avg. price $192)
    • Pensacola (PNS) (avg. price $194)

  • What cabin classes are available on flights to Tennessee?

    On flights to Tennessee you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • Which landmarks do travelers visit most in Tennessee?

    Gaylord Opryland, Bridgestone Arena, Nissan Stadium and Music City Center are popular with KAYAK travelers.

  • I’m flying to Tennessee. What airport options do I have to choose from?

    Flights depart and arrive in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga (CHA), Blountville (TRI), and Jackson. Nashville is the capital and the main hub for flights in the state. Blountville is to the northeast of the capitol; Knoxville is due east of Nashville; Chattanooga is southeast; and Memphis and Jackson are in the southwest part of the state.

  • Are there nonstop international flights from airports in Tennessee?

    Yes, there are nonstop flights to and from the state. One flies to Toronto, Canada, and lands at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). You can also choose to fly to London and land at Heathrow Airport.

  • I want to check out some of the Civil War sites. Which airport is closest?

    Nashville International will be your best choice for a Civil War tour of Tennessee. Landing at the capitol will leave you with a short drive to Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. From the Nashville airport, you will also be about an hour and half outside of Dover, Tennessee, where you’ll find Fort Donelson National Battlefield.

  • I want to visit Gatlinburg. Where I need to fly?

    If you like to ski and you want to know the great smoky mountains in Gatlinburg, you are lucky as this city has its own airport, the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT). The options you have are to either go by taxi or rent a car in the Arrivals terminal. There are no means of public transportation to reach the city.

Your guide to booking flights to Tennessee

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 5 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 32% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, January is usually the cheapest month to fly, while October tends to be the most expensive. Check the best-time-to-travel chart on this page to see how fares change throughout the year.
  • Flying on a Thursday is usually the cheapest, while Sunday tends to run about 12% more expensive. If you can flex your travel days it's an easy saving. If not, widening your search to nearby airports or a layover can help.
  • If you're watching your budget, consider flying into Jackson Mckellar Field (MKL). It has had the lowest average airfare over the past 12 months. Just keep in mind any cost of onward travel.
  • Nashville is the most popular destination in Tennessee. Start your trip here and then check out these other KAYAK traveler favorites: Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga.
  • Consider a layover to Tennessee, it can cost less than flying nonstop. Jonesboro (JBR) is typically the cheapest place to connect.
  • If you are planning a trip to Tennessee, it is best to land at Nashville International Airport (BNA), located in Tennessee’s capital city, Nashville. From here, you can book other flights to surrounding airports in the state to visit nearby cities.
  • Planning a trip to Memphis (MEM) will put you 2h 24m outside of Paris, Tennessee, a town dedicated to the much larger city of lights. It is a charming city to visit, complete with its own version of the Eiffel Tower.
  • A flight to Jackson (MKL) will put you about 1h 26m outside the home of Elvis Presley in Graceland, Tennessee. Here you can visit the memorial and house dedicated to the iconic singer.
  • When traveling for pleasure and to experience a vibrant nightlife and delicious cuisine, a flight to Memphis will leave you at just a 15m drive to Beale Street. The road is lined with live music and restaurants.
  • Arriving at the Nashville International Airport is the quickest way to get to The Parthenon constructed in the city’s Centennial Park. It’s a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon found in Athens, Greece.
  • Consider flying to Nashville to check out the Grand Ole Opry, home to some of country music’s best and most popular performers. It’s about a 15m drive by rental car from the airport.
  • Tennessee has a lot to offer, and if you want to visit the major landmarks and sights, consider landing in Memphis first. From there you can tour the surrounding area in a day. Other major cities like Nashville (3h 6m) and Jackson (1h 22m) are nearby, and you may find that flights to Memphis are cheaper as well.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Tennessee

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Tennessee? 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 4222 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Crew was a little surly. But plane left on time and arrived early. All one can ask for. New 737 Max was nice.

10.0 ExcellentChad, Nov 2026
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Crew was a little surly. But plane left on time and arrived early. All one can ask for. New 737 Max was nice.

Had to walk back and forth between concourses to figure out which gate I was supposed to be at. The app and the flight board in the airport had different gates listed. Was told numerous times to check bags only to get on the plane and find that there was plenty of room for bags. The flight was over an hour late which had me landing after the last train departed. WiFi was unusable

My experience was okay I changed my returning flight and I was charged extra money which I dont think should be the case, especially because I experienced small delays from my going flight. And many flights were either canceled or delayed after my original flight time. I believe some customers should have the ability to change flights due to certain situations

WiFi was inoperable - second in four recent Southwest flights where that was true. I need WiFi for work and if Southwest cannot provide, I’ll stop using it

Your computers were down and took a long time to check baggage

Flight attendant skipped about 6 rows for drink service. I got a side eye when I asked for a drink - like it was an inconvenience or my mistake. He shouldn't be on a flight if he doesn't like his job and doesn't have customer service first attitude.

They did not fix the wifi that they knew was an issue on an earlier flight. The flight was filled with business people that were clearly frustrated not being able to work. That can’t happen on a 3 1/2 hour flight. Would rather have been delayed a bit.

Eveeyrime I fly they are begging for bags due to cabin overhead space. What they should so ia take the bags that are clearly too big to fit wheels first on their side. And those of us who give up the bag should really get their bags first. When boarding, nobody wants stupid jokes about how hot it is on board. Give us some cool air. Im usually sick from the heat by the time we take off.

My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

WiFi only works on about 75% of my Delta flights. I rarely fly SW, but their WiFi works 100% of the time and is easy to connect. On my DL flight from DCA to BNA today, I try to connect to WiFi for about 30 minutes, but I gave up. I have a lot of work to do, and I lost two hours today. Very frustrating.

Delayed departure, 30min. but arrived nearly on time. Crew was reassuring.

The flight was delayed at the very last minute and no information, both of my round trip flights were delayed at least the BNA to Boston was informed earlier but the return one was horrible

While it wasn't the crew's fault, it was a frustrating flight. We sat on the runway for 2+ hours. Both of the flight attendants were excellent and did a great job checking on the passengers. The pilot did keep us informed about the wait. I appreciate the crew apologizing for LaGuardia airport's backup.

Internet didn’t work for this leg either. The seat was fine but didn’t have seatback screen, which I knew when I booked it. The biggest letdown is Deltas new policy on beverage/snack service not being served for flights less than 350 miles. I know this is a cost cutting measure, but how much does it really cost to give a drink and a snack for inflated airfare? I really am surprised that with Delta Comfort they don’t provide beverage/snack service given these seats cost extra to purchase. Really need to reconsider this, even if it’s for the Delta Comfort and above.

The flights are constantly late anymore, and they won't even give you a glass of water on the plane. For years, they were able to do a service on this flight from Atlanta to Knoxville and Knoxville Atlanta now they say it's too short of a flight. You can't even get a quick drink of water.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

Seat would not recline, and charger did not work. Person in front of me reclined before we took off and left it reclined when they got off the plane. Nobody ever told them to put their seat in upright position....which meant I was somewhat trapped in my window seat when deplaning. Another passenger had to go to their seat and un-recline so I could get out.

The TVs on the plane were all broken and inoperable. No snacks or food were served. Plane was very old and uncomfortable.

It's fine but Newark to Nashville was too long

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

Terrible. We needed to change return flights due to an incoming hurricane. They would not refund our return flight.

The employees at Sioux Falls airport were friendly and helpful. As a veteran/retired military Allegiant allows two checked bags, one carry on bag and a seat on the plane all at no cost. The flight crew and pilots were friendly and very competent.

The check-in and flight crew employees are excellent. The flight was good and the seats were adequate.

The flights to and from Cincinnati were great at being on time for both, departures and arrivals. The planes could use some updating.

It was a dismal experience. The flight was delayed for 4 hours, and we spent hours in the plane, without air, during the summer. We were not provided with water, and the medical assistance was inadequate when it arose.

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.

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

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

desk agent in sioux falls is rough .needs customer courtesy training

I didn't like anything about this flight. The only reason anyone drinks Jack is because you ran out of Woodford. You should know to stock more Woodford. When you wait of first class hand and foot from the minute they get on the plane 5 feet from me but then start service from the rear of the plane so main cabin plus gets the scraps, that's how you get people to stop flying your airline.

The flight was normal, until it wasn't. I fell asleep after boarding, woke up still on the ground, the flight couldn't leave the gate due to mechanical issues, including a/c failure. The air felt thin, similar to high altitudes, not sure if that's why I fell asleep but it happened to the passenger next to me too. They hooked us up to external air but it didn't seem to help much. They finally decided to deboard us after nearly 2 1/2 hours. We reboarded about 45 minutes later and landed about 3 hours 15 minutes late. Some passengers got water or something but I was never offered either. Honestly, with that big of a delay, they should have provided full service to make sure their sweating passengers had fluids. Yes, it was a typical over 90 degree day in Texas. The lady in front of me said she was getting a heat rash. It was rough . . .

Flight was delayed and so much of inconvenience related to the gate change.

Flight was smooth and on time: however, this flight was filled with advertising. We got it over the speaker system both when we took off and when we landed. Flight attendants were handing out sales flyers when we landed. It was not a good look.

The flight was delayed almost three hours. I understand delays happen from time to time, but this flight was delayed no less than 10 times. I wish the amount of time of the delay was more accurate, versus delaying in 10 or 20 minute increments many, many times.

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

technology worked well and everything ran smoothly. The seats are quite cramped so please don't try to re-engineer the cabin to squeeze more bodies on board.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

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