Flying from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport (BNA): What you need to know
Minneapolis's main airport is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Check out your departure options from here when searching for flights from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport (BNA).
The average length of a direct Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport flight is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Minneapolis and Nashville (where Nashville International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you land.
The most popular route is from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nashville International Airport (BNA), with 33 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from MSP to BNA is the 5am Southwest Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 8:25pm with Delta Air Lines.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Minneapolis to BNA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak time like March? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can book a direct flight from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport (BNA) leaving from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
At MSP, there's a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport, including:
The top choice among passengers flying between MSP and BNA is Delta.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Delta.
Traveling from central Minneapolis to MSP takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Consider staying in a hotel near BNA if you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Nashville International Airport rental car and discover Nashville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week before your Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport flight.
You'll find BNA at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
Getting from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to central Nashville
Nashville International Airport is around 10 kilometers from central Nashville. How long it'll take to get to the center in a cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
$89 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport. Return flights start at $176. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Minneapolis to BNA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
May is when most people book flights from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport (BNA). Visit Nashville in September for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Minneapolis to BNA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nashville to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Nashville
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Nashville International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nashville:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum are highlights which should be on any good Nashville itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Nashville, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 257 kilometers north to Louisville to tick off its leading attractions. From Louisville Mega Cavern to Actors Theatre of Louisville and Belle of Louisville, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Lexington, about 290 kilometers northeast of Nashville. Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Association Inc and James E. Pepper Distillery are the start of reasons to visit.