$53+ Cheap flights to Tennessee

With the Great Smoky Mountains in the east, the central plateau, and the Mississippi bottomlands in the west, Tennessee has a varied climate. Overall, summers are hot and sticky, even in the Smokies, and temperatures in the 90s are the norm. Winters are mild and wet. Snow falls across the state but melts quickly except in the mountains. Spring and fall usually have mild days with low humidity.The Smokies have enough snowfall for winter sports. The highest points can be 10–15 degrees cooler than the lowlands, and winter temperatures can drop below zero.

Peak Season: Summer is the peak tourist season in Tennessee, especially in Memphis and Nashville. Nashville attracts six million visitors a year, most of them in summer, so book flights to Tennessee and hotel reservations ahead of time. Summer is also the time for folk, crafts, art, and music festivals; sporting events; and state and local fairs. The Great Smoky Mountains attract more than ten million visitors a year, most of whom arrive in midsummer, again in October for the foliage and winter for snow activities. Travelers looking for cheap flights to Tennessee, especially during peak-season in the Smokies, should plan well in advance. Off Season: Spring and fall are great times to visit Tennessee and usually when travelers can find cheap flights to Tennessee. The weather is mild with low humidity and there are fewer crowds. Late March to mid-May in the Smokies brings out the bloom of many species of delicate wildflowers. The crowds pick up again for the mountain foliage in October, but September is quieter. Except for the snow resorts in the mountains, winter is the slowest time in much of Tennessee.

Unless you are staying in a city, you will need a car in Tennessee. Eastern Tennessee is mostly rural and the best way around the region and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is by car. (In summer make sure to carry extra coolant and brake fluid.) Cycling is also popular as is hiking in the the Smokies. There is bus service to major towns and cities, but service to smaller towns, particularly in the east, is difficult to find. Tennessee flights between Memphis and Nashville tend to be pricey, as do cruises on the Mississippi riverboats. Both Memphis and Nashville have walkable downtown areas and public transportation. Graceland can be reached by bus from Memphis. The city also has taxis, and driving is an option. Parking is generally available in Memphis, but there can be lots of congestion on east-west streets and during rush hour. Nashville also has the free LunchLINE shuttle that loops around downtown and several points of interest. River taxis run between Nashville and Music Valley and Opryland.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Tennessee on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tennessee.

Nashville Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tennessee. One-way flights to Nashville Intl typically cost $30, while round-trip flights cost around $36.

A round-trip flight to Tennessee will typically cost around $86, however they can be found for as little as $36.

For those looking to save time traveling to Tennessee, Destin offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

If being close to Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is important to you, you’ll want to land at Nashville Intl Airport.

Yes. Those touching down at Nashville Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Nashville Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Regency Inn Express is the closest property to Nashville Intl (0.0 mi away from Nashville Intl).