Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Nashville Airport (BNA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nashville Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Nashville is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Durham.
Choose from 45 weekly Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nashville Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your RDU to BNA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nashville Airport, so jetting off to Nashville (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a dependable 80.71% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for RDU to BNA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nashville Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RDU and BNA include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Nashville Airport (BNA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nashville Airport flight is $46. A round-trip ticket right now is $125. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RDU to BNA.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nashville Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of the flights that depart from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nashville Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Nashville Airport (BNA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nashville Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BNA instead:
Pick up a Nashville Airport rental car and explore Nashville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Nashville Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Nashville Airport (BNA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nashville Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Nashville. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nashville Airport for July if you want to visit Nashville during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to BNA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Nashville has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 402 kilometers north of Nashville, a visit to Indianapolis will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Memphis is another standout destination in the United States and is around 322 kilometers west of Nashville. No trip is complete without visiting Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
