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$31+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Nashville (RDU - BNA)

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RDU — BNA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Nashville Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Nashville

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$31
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/308:00 amRDU - BNA
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/56:13 pmBNA - RDU
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/97:40 amRDU - BNA
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Mon 5/126:45 pmBNA - RDU
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/19$234
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 3/811:45 amRDU - BNA
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/119:15 pmBNA - RDU
3 stops22h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$236
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/65:30 amRDU - BNA
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Thu 3/65:55 pmBNA - RDU
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/159:34 pmRDU - BNA
1 stop12h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/1911:54 amBNA - RDU
2 stops21h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/1810:24 amRDU - BNA
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/266:40 pmBNA - RDU
1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$278
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 2/213:39 pmRDU - BNA
1 stop5h 05mFrontier
Mon 2/246:01 pmBNA - RDU
1 stop21h 19mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$358

Find flights from Raleigh to Nashville within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 February 20, 2025.

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RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/30

8:00 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/5

6:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$233

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/9

7:40 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/12

6:45 pm-9:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$234

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/8

11:45 am-6:58 pm

2 stops32h 13m

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/11

9:15 pm-8:29 pm

3 stops22h 14m

$236

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

5:30 am-8:05 am

1 stop3h 35m

Nashville Intl

Thu 3/6

5:55 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 25m

$239

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/15

9:34 pm-8:58 am

1 stop12h 24m

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/19

11:54 am-10:03 am

2 stops21h 09m

$240

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/18

10:24 am-2:10 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/26

6:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$278

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/27

6:25 am-5:01 pm

2 stops35h 36m

Nashville Intl

Sun 3/2

11:41 am-9:16 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$371

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

10:58 am-8:03 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$31

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/15

5:25 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop20h 42m

$57

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

8:43 pm-11:48 am

1 stop16h 05m

$74

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Nashville in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Raleigh-Nashville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Nashville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Nashville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-Nashville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Nashville

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Nashville

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Nashville including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Nashville. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Nashville is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to Nashville in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Nashville. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Nashville flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Nashville

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to BNA are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and JetBlue from Raleigh to Nashville to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Raleigh-Durham to Nashville Intl if you want to fly from Raleigh to Nashville. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Nashville Intl (BNA) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Nashville from the Raleigh airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from RDU to BNA to be around 1h 35m.

  • How popular is this Raleigh to Nashville flight route?

    This flight path from Raleigh-Durham to Nashville Intl was viewed by 29 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    American Airlines, at $233, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Nashville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $31 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $57 and JetBlue from $93 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Raleigh to Nashville consider choosing American Airlines (89%), Republic Airways (89%) or Delta (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Nashville?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Nashville? While on average our users pay $261, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $124. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Nashville Intl), is priced around $94.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Nashville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Nashville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$205Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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