Cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Nashville International from $119
Updated 2026-07-27
695 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 48m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Nashville International (BNA). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International is Delta Air Lines' second-largest hub and the principal upper-Midwest gateway. Two terminals — Lindbergh (T1) and Humphrey (T2) — connect via shuttle, with METRO Blue Line light rail running from T1 directly to downtown Minneapolis in 25 minutes and to the Mall of America in 13 minutes for $2.50. Sun Country Airlines has its main base here. International long-haul reaches Amsterdam, Paris, Reykjavík and Dublin daily.
Arriving in Nashville
Nashville International is 8 miles east of downtown Nashville. WeGo Route 18 runs every 30 minutes between the airport and downtown for $2. Fares to Nashville peak around CMA Fest (early June), bachelor/bachelorette weekends (basically every weekend April–October) and major SEC football. January and February are the cheapest months, despite winter weather disruption.
Who flies MSP to BNA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 48m | Economy |
| Sun Country Airlines | SY | 1h 48m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 1h 48m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 48m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 48m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 48m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Minneapolis to Nashville FAQs
Direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Nashville International (BNA) take approximately 1h 48m for the 695-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
6 carriers operate direct service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Nashville International (BNA): Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Nashville International (BNA) is the primary international airport for Nashville. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.