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$49+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Nashville (BNA)

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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BNA
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Nashville

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/77:10 pm
STL
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BNA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/146:25 am
BNA
-
STL
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/16:00 pm
STL
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Mon 4/137:35 pm
BNA
-
STL
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$134
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 3/304:55 pm
STL
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Wed 4/19:20 pm
BNA
-
STL
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$144
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/212:30 pm
STL
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Sat 4/259:40 am
BNA
-
STL
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$149
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/319:50 am
STL
-
BNA
1 stop3h 58m
Southern / Mokulele
Thu 4/22:35 pm
BNA
-
STL
1 stop4h 01m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 3/5$153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/49:35 am
STL
-
BNA
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 4/115:00 am
BNA
-
STL
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$159
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/79:50 am
STL
-
BNA
1 stop3h 58m
Southern / Mokulele
Tue 4/142:35 pm
BNA
-
STL
1 stop4h 01m
Southern / Mokulele
Deal found 3/7$162
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/910:14 pm
ORD
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 4/135:00 am
BNA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/21:39 pm
ORD
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 4/45:07 am
BNA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/22:40 pm
ORD
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Thu 4/98:45 am
BNA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/301:50 pm
MDW
-
BNA
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Mon 5/45:20 am
BNA
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/132:00 pm
ORD
-
BNA
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Mon 5/186:15 am
BNA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$208

Find flight deals from Illinois to Nashville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Nashville flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$117
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$135 or less

Good one-way deal

$76 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Nashville that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisNashville

STL - BNA

STLBNA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/7

2:30 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/14

12:40 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops5h 15m

$132
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisNashville

STL - BNA

STLBNA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/20

9:55 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/27

9:55 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$171

St. LouisNashville

STL - BNA

STLBNA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/27

9:50 am-1:48 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Nashville Intl

Sun 8/30

2:35 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$172

St. LouisNashville

STL - BNA

STLBNA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/5

9:50 am-1:48 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Nashville Intl

Sun 6/7

2:35 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$172

St. LouisNashville

STL - BNA

STLBNA

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/6

9:50 am-1:48 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/13

2:35 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$172

St. LouisNashville

STL - BNA

STLBNA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/2

9:50 am-1:48 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/9

2:35 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$172

St. LouisNashville

STL - BNA

STLBNA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/23

10:15 am-3:40 pm

2 stops5h 25m

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$196

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

3:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/13

11:00 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$207

St. LouisNashville

STL - BNA

STLBNA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/14

10:15 am-3:40 pm

2 stops5h 25m

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/14

9:55 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$235

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/10

9:35 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/13

9:55 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Nashville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Nashville

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nashville (average of $49). Flying from Illinois to Nashville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $155). 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 IL to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 March 10, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Nashville in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Nashville. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Nashville

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 March 10, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to BNA are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nashville from Illinois?

    Most people fly into Nashville Intl (BNA) if they book a flight to Nashville from Illinois. Nashville Intl is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Nashville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Nashville?

    Airlines like Southwest, Southern / Mokulele, and United Airlines fly from Illinois to Nashville in about 1h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 56m. There are 272 mi between Illinois and Nashville. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $30. Frontier flights start at $39 while deals on Southwest start at $45 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Nashville?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Nashville Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Nashville Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nashville Intl is the most popular route from Illinois to Nashville.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Nashville are PSA Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (87%) and Southwest (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Nashville?

    On average you can expect to pay $388 for a flight from Illinois to Nashville. The cheapest flight overall is $90 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nashville Intl) is currently priced at $173.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nashville (average of $49). Flying from Illinois to Nashville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $155). 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 7 airlines flying from Illinois to Nashville

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$38Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$50Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$114Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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