Nashville

$49+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Nashville (BNA)

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CHI — BNA
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Nashville Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Nashville (BNA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$79
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$49
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$278

Good round-trip deal

$92 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Nashville Intl flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Nashville Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Nashville Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Nashville Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Nashville Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:20 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/122:28 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$79
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/52:30 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/122:28 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$92
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/93:22 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Wed 4/162:12 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$98
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/48:40 amORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/95:36 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/285:20 amMDW - BNA
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Thu 5/15:15 amBNA - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/64:00 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Thu 5/86:50 amBNA - ORD
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/265:55 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/299:50 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$148
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/105:25 pmMDW - BNA
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Tue 5/136:00 amBNA - MDW
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/26$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/126:45 amMDW - BNA
1 stop29h 24mFrontier
Wed 4/169:23 amBNA - MDW
1 stop24h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:15 pmORD - BNA
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Mon 5/127:45 pmBNA - ORD
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/26$208
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:00 amORD - BNA
1 stop6h 46mJetBlue
Wed 9/106:05 amBNA - ORD
1 stop6h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 3/25$212
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1810:59 amMDW - BNA
1 stop12h 19mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/205:21 pmBNA - MDW
2 stops14h 24mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/25$371

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Nashville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Nashville that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Nashville

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ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

5:20 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/12

2:28 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$79

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

2:30 pm-4:06 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/12

2:28 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$92

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

3:22 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/16

2:12 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$98

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

8:40 am-10:18 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Nashville Intl

Mon 6/9

5:36 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$137

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/28

5:20 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/1

5:15 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$137

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

4:00 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/8

6:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$147

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

5:55 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/29

9:50 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$148

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/10

5:25 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$178

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/12

6:45 am-12:09 pm

1 stop29h 24m

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/16

9:23 am-9:24 am

1 stop24h 01m

$182

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

5:15 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/12

7:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$208

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Nashville

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Nashville in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Nashville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Nashville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Nashville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Nashville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Nashville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Nashville flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Nashville trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats with 32” separation for a fee, enhancing short-haul comfort.


Early check-in helps avoid overbooking issues and secure your seat on Frontier flights.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for short flights.


United's Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; consider upgrading for more flexibility.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, a great perk for budget travelers.


Southwest's open seating policy allows flexibility; check in early for better seat choice.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Nashville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nashville from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Nashville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Nashville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Nashville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Chicago to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Nashville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Chicago to Nashville by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Nashville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Nashville. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Nashville flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Nashville

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Nashville. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to BNA are scheduled on a Wednesday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Nashville by month

Plan your trip to Nashville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nashville ranges from 2.8 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Nashville when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Nashville by month

Plan your trip to Nashville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nashville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nashville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nashville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nashville. Reviews last updated March 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Nashville to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Nashville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nashville from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Nashville Intl (BNA) if they book a flight to Nashville from Chicago. On average, Nashville Intl has 38 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 5 airlines. Nashville Intl is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Nashville’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Nashville round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Nashville is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $79 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $97 and $137 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Nashville for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Nashville one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $55 and $69 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Nashville?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Nashville are Southwest (87%), Turkish Airlines (83%) and Air New Zealand (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Nashville is $37. On average you can expect to pay $253. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $80.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Nashville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Nashville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Nashville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Nashville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Nashville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Nashville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Nashville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Chicago to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Nashville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Nashville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$79Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$111Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$111Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$116Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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