Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Nashville (BNA)
The best prices from Chicago to Nashville Intl are usually found in August or July, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday
How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago to Nashville
All the information you need to plan the best CHI to BNA flight in 2022: compare Chicago to Nashville flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Nashville.
CHI - BNA Price | $116 - $289 |
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BNA Temperature | 37.4 - 78.8 °F |
BNA Rainfall | 2.8 - 5 inches |
| Popular in | January | High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | August | Best time to find cheap flights, 49% potential price drop |
| Average price | $224 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2022 |
| Round-trip from | $116 | From Chicago (CHI) to Nashville Intl |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Nashville?
Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Nashville. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Nashville?
To save up to 38% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 46 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to Nashville from $251 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $338 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nashville?
August can be a great time to fly to Nashville from Chicago with a flight ticket averaging about $226. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $96. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nashville (CHI - BNA)?
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Chicago to Nashville by exploring options for tickets at noon.
Cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville in May, June 2022
The best prices found for CHI to BNA flights for May, June
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Chicago to Nashville 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Nashville from Chicago found for this year
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Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to Nashville
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One of the most popular airlines traveling from Chicago to Nashville is Delta. Flights from Delta traveling this route typically cost $255.20 RT. This price is typically 85% cheaper than other airlines that offer Chicago to Nashville flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $103. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most common Chicago airport to take off from when flying to Nashville. Nashville Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Nashville. When flying from Chicago to Nashville, Delta flights are 27% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to Nashville
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If you’re traveling from Chicago to Nashville, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Chicago to Nashville flights are typically 82% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $277.80 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $103. When traveling from Chicago to Nashville on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Nashville Intl Airport. When flying from Chicago to Nashville, Spirit Airlines flights are 23% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Non-stop flights to Nashville from Chicago
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Last minute flights from Chicago to Nashville
Late deals on return flights to Nashville from Chicago, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Nashville Intl from Chicago
The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Nashville
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Nashville flights.
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 53 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 6 airlines. Nashville Intl is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Nashville’s city center.
Which airlines flying from Chicago to Nashville Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of our airline partners flying from Chicago to Nashville Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like United Airlines with this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from Chicago to Nashville for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Nashville for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $118, but on average you can expect to pay $207.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Nashville for under $300 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Nashville under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Nashville is less than $280.
Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Nashville for under $300?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Nashville within the next 7 days for less than $300.
What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Nashville?
You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How many flights depart from Chicago to Nashville on average per day?
35 flight departures from Chicago to Nashville per day on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 6% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 54% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 40% of flight departures
How long is the flight from Chicago to Nashville?
There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Nashville in 1h 41m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Chicago and Nashville are separated by a distance of 411 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Nashville round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Nashville is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $118 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $179 and $216 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Nashville for 47% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $106. Users have also found prices from $111 and $120 on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Nashville?
American Airlines, Delta and Frontier are the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Nashville.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville?
The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Nashville is $89. On average you can expect to pay $264. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $216.
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Flights to Nashville from Chicago
Can I fly to Nashville Intl from Chicago right now?
Most visitors from Chicago need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Nashville Intl.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Nashville Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering Nashville Intl.
Can I fly back to Chicago from Nashville Intl?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Nashville Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Chicago.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Nashville Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.
Alternative routes for Chicago to Nashville
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Nashville
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Nashville choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Nashville
See what time of day planes typically take off from Chicago to Nashville
| 3%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 47%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 43%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 7%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Nashville
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chicago to Nashville
| Sunday | 56daily flights |
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| Monday | 57daily flights |
| Tuesday | 54daily flights |
| Wednesday | 53daily flights |
| Thursday | 53daily flights |
| Friday | 52daily flights |
| Saturday | 47daily flights |