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$49+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Nashville (RDU - BNA)

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RDU — BNA
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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Sat 7/12
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Nashville Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$173
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$259 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/189:10 amRDU - BNA
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/206:00 amBNA - RDU
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$173
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 9/128:03 pmRDU - BNA
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Sun 9/145:15 amBNA - RDU
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/30$179
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/228:58 amRDU - BNA
1 stop11h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/248:17 amBNA - RDU
1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/28:50 amRDU - BNA
2 stops5h 20mSouthwest
Sun 10/55:40 pmBNA - RDU
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$192
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Thu 9/186:25 amRDU - BNA
2 stops9h 01mFrontier
Mon 9/221:42 pmBNA - RDU
1 stop19h 25mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:45 pmRDU - BNA
Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:24 pmBNA - RDU
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$205

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Nashville that are best for you.

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Nashville

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RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/18

9:10 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Nashville Intl

Sun 7/20

6:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$173

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/12

8:03 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Nashville Intl

Sun 9/14

5:15 am-9:58 am

1 stop3h 43m

$179

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/22

8:58 am-7:56 pm

1 stop11h 58m

Nashville Intl

Sun 8/24

8:17 am-6:51 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$183

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/18

6:25 am-2:26 pm

2 stops9h 01m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/22

1:42 pm-10:07 am

1 stop19h 25m

$198

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/29

3:10 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops5h 15m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/1

7:00 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$199

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/8

8:53 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/11

4:36 pm-7:12 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$218

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/4

5:08 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$49

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/21

3:32 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$57

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/5

8:54 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$69

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/5

1:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$79

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The best insider tips for Raleigh to Nashville flights

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RDU

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on RDU

John Walton

John Walton

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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 Raleigh to Nashville

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Nashville. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Nashville is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Raleigh to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 RDU to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 June 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to Nashville in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Nashville. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Nashville

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh 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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to BNA are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 June 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Nashville, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,290 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Raleigh-Durham to Nashville Intl if you want to fly from Raleigh to Nashville. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Nashville Intl (BNA) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Nashville from the Raleigh airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from RDU to BNA to be around 1h 30m.

  • How popular is this Raleigh to Nashville flight route?

    This flight path from Raleigh-Durham to Nashville Intl was viewed by 40 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 Raleigh to Nashville round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $173, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Nashville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Frontier. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $57 and Delta from $69 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Raleigh to Nashville consider choosing American Airlines (84%), Republic Airways (84%) or Delta (74%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Nashville?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Nashville? While on average our users pay $265, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Nashville Intl), is priced around $98.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Raleigh to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 Raleigh to Nashville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$105Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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