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$49+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville (DTW - BNA)

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DTW — BNA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$99
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$199

Good round-trip deal

$146 or less

Good one-way deal

$104 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:52 pmDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/2610:37 amBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$99
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:15 amDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/2410:42 amBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$100
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 11/611:33 amDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/65:59 pmBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$101
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:52 pmDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/2710:42 amBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$105
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/249:15 amDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/265:14 pmBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$109
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/269:15 amDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/210:37 amBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$110
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 11/412:20 pmDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Wed 11/126:00 amBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Deal found 9/9$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/64:24 pmDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/105:59 pmBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$115
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/93:52 pmDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1210:37 amBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/129:15 amDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/310:42 amBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:15 amDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/310:42 amBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$121
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/269:10 amDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/2610:37 amBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$124

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville that are best for you.

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DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

5:56 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/11

9:20 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$139

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

4:08 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Nashville Intl

Mon 10/6

6:00 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$141

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

6:40 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/15

7:45 am-1:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$165

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

10:30 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Nashville Intl

Mon 2/2

5:38 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$167

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/24

5:56 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Nashville Intl

Mon 10/27

7:08 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$167

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

6:40 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/17

7:35 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$172

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

6:10 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Nashville Intl

Fri 12/5

6:40 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$172

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

12:45 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/15

10:00 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$175

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

6:15 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Nashville Intl

Mon 10/6

7:40 pm-12:56 am

1 stop4h 16m

$176

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

8:33 am-9:16 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/11

10:10 am-12:47 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$179

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The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-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.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom and larger tray tables for laptops.


Use Spirit's Bag-O-Tron tool to compare baggage fees and save money on your trip.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Southwest

Enjoy free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, with alcoholic options available for purchase onboard.


Southwest offers free messaging and high-speed Wi-Fi for a fee on most flights.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
Airports
DTW

Security lines at DTW are pleasantly short, typically under 15 minutes, even at peak times. Plan accordingly for a smooth departure.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
BNA

For a quick exit at BNA, use WeGo Public Transit’s Route 18 bus service, running every 45 minutes to downtown Nashville.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Southwest

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Nashville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Nashville. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 DTW to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Nashville. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Nashville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Nashville?

    If you book a flight from Detroit to Nashville, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Nashville Intl. Flights to Nashville Intl (BNA) from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) take 1h 27m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Nashville per day from 3 airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville?

    Airlines like Delta and Southwest fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 13m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Nashville is about 457 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Nashville, with prices starting at $58. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $127 and $139, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 69% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville consider choosing Spirit Airlines (93%), Korean Air (89%) or Endeavor Airlines (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $38. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Nashville Intl) can be booked for $99 on average, our data indicates $216 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Nashville

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$127Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$139Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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