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$74+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Miami (BNA - MIA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — MIA
May 3 — May 101
Sat 5/3
Sat 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to Miami are usually found in August or September, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to Miami (MIA). 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 April 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$74
(eDestinos)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$322

Good round-trip deal

$370 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to Miami
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Miami. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:49 amBNA - MIA
1 stop11h 09mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2212:28 pmMIA - BNA
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$139
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/285:51 pmBNA - MIA
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/38:30 amMIA - BNA
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/158:44 pmBNA - MIA
2 stops22h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2212:28 pmMIA - BNA
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/297:00 pmBNA - MIA
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Thu 7/317:00 amMIA - BNA
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 5/286:05 pmBNA - MIA
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Tue 6/35:35 amMIA - BNA
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/27$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 5/97:52 pmBNA - MIA
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Sun 5/116:00 amMIA - BNA
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$218

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Miami that are best for you.

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Miami

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Return

Price

NashvilleMiami

BNA - MIA

BNAMIA

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/16

7:49 am-7:58 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Miami

Thu 5/22

12:28 pm-1:53 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$139

NashvilleMiami

BNA - MIA

BNAMIA

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/28

5:51 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Miami

Tue 6/3

8:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$159

NashvilleMiami

BNA - MIA

BNAMIA

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/15

8:44 pm-7:58 pm

2 stops22h 14m

Miami

Thu 5/22

12:28 pm-1:53 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$184

NashvilleMiami

BNA - MIA

BNAMIA

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/28

6:05 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 32m

Miami

Tue 6/3

5:35 am-8:21 am

1 stop3h 46m

$197

NashvilleMiami

BNA - MIA

BNAMIA

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/9

7:52 pm-5:22 am

1 stop8h 30m

Miami

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-6:52 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$218

NashvilleMiami

BNA - MIA

BNAMIA

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/28

6:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Miami

Tue 6/3

12:45 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$230

NashvilleMiami

BNA - MIA

BNAMIA

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/12

1:13 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$74

NashvilleMiami

BNA - MIA

BNAMIA

Nashville Intl

Mon 6/9

7:00 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$80

NashvilleMiami

BNA - MIA

BNAMIA

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/27

5:51 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$90

NashvilleMiami

BNA - MIA

BNAMIA

Nashville Intl

Sun 6/1

7:45 pm-12:37 am

1 stop3h 52m

$99

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Miami in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 Nashville-Miami flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Miami flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-Miami flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Miami flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Nashville-Miami flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Nashville to Miami 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 Nashville to Miami trip
Airlines
British Airways

BA's World Traveller offers inflight entertainment and complimentary meals, enhancing comfort.


BA's Executive Club offers valuable Avios points for upgrades and redemptions.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.


Use Spirit's self-service bag drop for a faster airport experience.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
BNA

For self-parking, Terminal Garage 1 and 2 are closest to the terminal. Terminal Lot A offers cheaper rates and is within walking distance.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
MIA

Use the MIA Mover train to reach the Miami Intermodal Center for rental cars and public transport options like the MetroRail Orange Line to downtown.

Read more about MIAby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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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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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MIA

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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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Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Miami

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Nashville to Miami, you should look to book at least 9 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 Miami?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Miami (average of $229). Flying from Nashville to Miami in March is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 MIA?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to Miami. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nashville to Miami in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 74% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to Miami. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Nashville to Miami

Explore weekly flight availability from Nashville to Miami. 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 April 28, 2025.

The most flights from BNA to MIA are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Miami by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Miami ranges from 1.6 - 9.9 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Miami when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Miami by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Miami, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 68.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Miami

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Miami. 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 Miami. Reviews last updated April 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Nashville to Miami by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Miami is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Miami from Nashville Intl. Booking flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to Miami (MIA) should be relatively easy as there are 13 daily flights to Miami from 6 different airlines. 2h 14m is how long a flight from Nashville to Miami will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Nashville to Miami flight route?

    This flight path from Nashville Intl to Miami was viewed by 104 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 Nashville to Miami round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Nashville to Miami round-trip from $144. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $159, and Delta, from $197. You may be able to fly from Nashville to Miami for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Nashville to Miami are Spirit Airlines ($74), Southwest ($80), and American Airlines ($90).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Nashville to Miami consider choosing Southwest (76%), Finnair (73%) or Iberia (70%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Miami?

    While on average a flight from Nashville to Miami is generally $593, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $66. When looking at the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Miami), you can expect to pay $85 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Miami (average of $229). Flying from Nashville to Miami in March is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 6 airlines flying from Nashville to Miami

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to Miami. 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 April 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$55Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$57Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$146Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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