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$62+ 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — BNA
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Nashville Intl are usually found in June or September, 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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$149
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$381
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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 October 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 12/53:33 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/75:20 amBNA - MCI
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$149
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Tue 12/96:44 amMCI - BNA
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/135:00 amBNA - MCI
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/147:33 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1711:10 amBNA - MCI
1 stop25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Thu 12/118:09 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop22h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:52 amBNA - MCI
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 12/87:01 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop27h 26mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/112:00 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Mon 11/176:00 amMCI - BNA
1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1912:27 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop23h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 12/36:00 amMCI - BNA
1 stop7h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/79:26 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop20h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/127:01 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop12h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/156:10 amBNA - MCI
1 stop11h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/147:33 pmMCI - BNA
1 stop20h 53mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/218:55 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop18h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/136:00 amMCI - BNA
1 stop9h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/176:00 amBNA - MCI
1 stop12h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Tue 11/186:00 amMCI - BNA
1 stop14h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/258:55 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop21h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 12/312:58 pmMCI - BNA
2 stops24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:26 pmBNA - MCI
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$217

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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 October 23, 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

Fri 11/14

7:33 pm-11:30 am

2 stops15h 57m

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/17

11:10 am-12:28 pm

1 stop25h 18m

$221

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 12/6

7:30 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/8

8:05 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$252

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 12/13

2:30 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/15

8:05 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$252

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sat 12/6

8:05 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/8

12:48 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$259

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Thu 11/13

2:20 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/17

8:40 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$279

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/11

2:20 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$285

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Tue 11/18

6:38 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/20

7:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$289

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-6:46 pm

2 stops12h 16m

Nashville Intl

Sat 12/13

9:10 am-5:56 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$299

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

12:50 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/29

8:30 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$303

Kansas CityNashville

MCI - BNA

MCIBNA

Kansas City

Thu 1/8

4:55 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/11

3:45 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$304

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Nashville in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Kansas City-Nashville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Nashville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Nashville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Nashville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Kansas City-Nashville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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 October 17, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Nashville (average of $100). Flying from Kansas City to Nashville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $310). 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 October 23, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Nashville?

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.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
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
Our travel experts
Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

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

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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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 October 23, 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
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,995 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
11,033 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,103 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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, 31 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 $252, Southwest can have you in Nashville from Kansas City in 1h 30m. 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 $363, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $139. When looking at the most popular route, (Kansas City - Nashville Intl), you can expect to pay $161 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Nashville (average of $100). Flying from Kansas City to Nashville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $310). 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$113Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$132Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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