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$68+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Nashville (MCI - 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — BNA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Nashville Intl are usually found in June or August, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA). 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$135
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$68
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$363
From Kansas City to Nashville Intl
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 12/66:00 amMCI - BNA
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/84:48 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$135
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/16:02 amMCI - BNA
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:45 amBNA - MCI
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:38 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop19h 05mFrontier
Mon 10/2711:35 amBNA - MCI
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:38 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop27h 21mFrontier
Fri 10/2411:35 amBNA - MCI
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/206:32 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/228:44 amBNA - MCI
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:38 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/288:05 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/18:00 amMCI - BNA
2 stops11h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/49:50 amBNA - MCI
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$200
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:02 pmMCI - BNA
2 stops19h 15mFrontier
Fri 10/2411:35 amBNA - MCI
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$202
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 9/223:01 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Wed 10/86:12 amBNA - MCI
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$203
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/263:01 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Thu 10/26:15 amBNA - MCI
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$204

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Nashville that are best for you.

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Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Tue 12/9

8:00 am-6:59 pm

2 stops10h 59m

Nashville Intl

Sat 12/13

12:45 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$200

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Mon 9/22

3:01 pm-12:40 am

1 stop9h 39m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/29

6:15 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$220

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Thu 11/13

10:09 am-9:12 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Nashville Intl

Sun 11/16

9:50 pm-11:08 am

1 stop13h 18m

$238

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Thu 10/16

8:38 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops24h 26m

Nashville Intl

Mon 10/20

6:12 am-7:53 pm

1 stop13h 41m

$278

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 11/1

2:55 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/4

8:05 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$279

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 11/15

7:30 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Tue 12/2

8:05 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$279

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Tue 10/7

7:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/7

6:27 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop20h 21m

$285

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Fri 11/14

2:20 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/17

8:40 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$289

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Wed 10/8

7:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/8

8:50 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$289

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Tue 10/14

4:35 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/15

8:50 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$289

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The best insider tips for Kansas City to Nashville flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Kansas City to Nashville trip
Airports
MCI

MCI's central security checkpoint is efficient, rarely taking more than 5 minutes without TSA PreCheck, even during busy times.

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BNA

At BNA, public transportation is the cheapest option to downtown, with buses running every 45 minutes until midnight.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
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Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

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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 Kansas City to Nashville

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Nashville. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City to Nashville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Kansas City to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 MCI to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to Nashville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Kansas City to Nashville have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Booking a flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville Intl (BNA) is your only option if you wish to fly from Kansas City to Nashville. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from Kansas City to Nashville Intl, all of which are around 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Kansas City to Nashville.

  • How popular is this Kansas City to Nashville flight route?

    Within the past month, 32 users have taken a look at flights from Kansas City to Nashville Intl.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Nashville?

    For as low as $220, United Airlines can have you in Nashville from Kansas City in 9h 39m. The distance between Kansas City and Nashville is about 490 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $90, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Nashville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Nashville for 74% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Nashville?

    While on average a flight from Kansas City to Nashville is generally $303, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (Kansas City - Nashville Intl), you can expect to pay $135 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Nashville?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Nashville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Kansas City to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Kansas City to Nashville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$113Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$132Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$244Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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