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$34+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (BNA - DTW)

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BNA — DTW
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in August or July, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to Detroit (DTW). 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 August 2, 2025.

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$79
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One-way from

$34
(Cheapflightsfares)

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November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$153

Good round-trip deal

$156 or less

Good one-way deal

$100 or less
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Fri 8/225:03 pmBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/2410:00 amDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/2$79
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/301:58 pmBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 40mDelta
Mon 9/18:35 amDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Deal found 7/30$135
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 8/3010:25 amBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/27:10 pmDTW - BNA
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 8/1$166

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/22

5:03 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

10:00 am-10:26 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$79

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Sat 8/30

1:58 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/1

8:35 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$135

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Sat 8/30

10:25 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/2

7:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$166

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/18

4:22 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$34

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/2

6:45 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$68

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/14

10:11 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$80

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Sun 8/31

7:45 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$86

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/6

5:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$97

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop26h 59m

$107

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
BNA

For self-parking, Terminal Garage 1 and 2 are closest to the terminal, offering a flat daily rate for convenience.

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DTW

Consider the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) for a quick, comfortable ride to downtown with luxury amenities like free Wi-Fi.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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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 Nashville to Detroit

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to Detroit. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 BNA to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 77% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to Detroit. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Nashville to Detroit. 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 August 2, 2025.

The most flights from BNA to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated August 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
334 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville to Detroit. 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 Nashville to Detroit?

    You will need to book a flight from Nashville Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County if you want to fly from Nashville to Detroit. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 15 flights to Detroit from the Nashville airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from BNA to DTW to be around 1h 35m.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $79, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Spirit Airlines is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $34 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $68 and Delta from $80 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Nashville, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (90%), Korean Air (90%), Virgin Atlantic( 80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $38. On average you can expect to pay $1,779. The most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $59.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Nashville to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to Detroit. 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 August 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$137Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$139Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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