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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $135. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nashville.$130 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Richmond on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Nashville on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $130, select.
Nashville.$135 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Richmond on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Nashville.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Nashville on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $135, select.
Nashville.$148 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Richmond on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Nashville on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
Nashville.$168 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Richmond on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Nashville on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Nashville.$211 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Richmond on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Nashville.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Nashville on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $211, select.
Nashville.$225 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Richmond on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Nashville.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Nashville on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $225, select.
Nashville.$243 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Richmond on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Nashville.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Nashville on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $243, select.
Nashville.$258 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Richmond on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Nashville.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Nashville on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $258, select.
Nashville.$350 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Nashville.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nashville on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Nashville.$350 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Richmond on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Nashville.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Nashville on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Nashville.$403 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Richmond on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Nashville.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $403, select.
Nashville.$409 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Richmond on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Nashville.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Nashville on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.
Nashville.$442 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Richmond on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Nashville.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $442, select.
Nashville.$499 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Nashville.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nashville on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.
Nashville.$522 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Richmond on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Nashville on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $522, select.
Nashville.$542 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 May, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Nashville.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nashville on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Nashville

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Richmond to Nashville flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from $243
Aug
from $135
Sep
from $350
Oct
from $130
Nov
from $148
Dec
from $211
Jan
from $499
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Direct flights from Richmond to Nashville

Richmond to Nashville: Alternative routes

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Richmond to Nashville: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$130
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 49 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Richmond to Nashville: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Richmond to Nashville is $130. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Richmond to Nashville.
Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air fly direct from Richmond to Nashville.
As of July 2026, there are 11 flights per week flying from Richmond to Nashville.
The cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Nashville is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport on Sunday, 4 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nashville but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nashville is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nashville.

Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Nashville Airport (BNA): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Nashville is one hour behind Richmond and observes the UTC-6 timezone.

  • Flights from RIC to BNA start at 10:29 — the earliest with Allegiant Air. The last departure is at 22:30 with Allegiant Air. In total, you can choose from six weekly Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your RIC to BNA flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Nashville — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.

  • With an impressive 82.05% of services landing on schedule, Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier for RIC to BNA flights.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIC and BNA:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas Airport

    • Washington Dulles Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Nashville Airport (BNA)

  • $62 is currently the best price for a one-way Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport flight. A return flight starts at $130. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • To find cheap tickets from RIC to BNA, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RIC to BNA.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport.

Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)

  • The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.

  • 74% of flights departing from Richmond Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Central Richmond to Richmond Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near RIC:

Arriving at Nashville Airport (BNA)

  • If you're landing on a late Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BNA:

  • Follow your own route with a Nashville Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience more of Nashville and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Nashville Airport around one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from Nashville Airport (BNA) to central Nashville

  • The address for BNA is One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.

  • Nashville Airport to the centre of Nashville has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Nashville Airport (BNA)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Nashville in March.

  • Book your flight from Richmond Airport to Nashville Airport for July if you want to explore Nashville during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RIC to BNA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

  • Nashville has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 402 kilometres north of Nashville, a trip to Indianapolis will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Memphis, about 322 kilometres west of Nashville. Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum are highlights.

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