Flights Detroit → Nashville
As of September 2026, economy flights from Detroit to Nashville have a typical range USD 467–1293, median USD 710. Full range across all 47 offers: USD 371–2083. We analyzed 47 offers from 6 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Detroit → Nashville
Based on 47 offers · September 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Detroit → Nashville
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · September 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Delta | — | USD 90 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Detroit to Nashville cost?
Based on 47 offers · September 2026
Detroit to Nashville flights ranged from USD 371 to USD 2083 across 47 offers analyzed in September 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 47 offers.
These 47 offers (September 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 579 and USD 1131
What hidden fees do Detroit to Nashville flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Detroit to Nashville routes. The breakdown below is based on 47 offers analyzed in September 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| DL | 28 | 3% |
| Southwest | 90 | 14% |
| WN | 45 | 7% |
| Delta | 94 | 15% |
Delta: base ~USD 486 + fees USD 94 = ~USD 580 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~USD 1057 + fees USD 28 = ~USD 1085 total.
Delta's USD 94 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the USD 571 base difference shrinks to USD 505 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Detroit to Nashville?
6 airlines flew Detroit to Nashville in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 UA|AA | 1 | — | 371 | n/a |
 WN|AA | 1 | — | 391 | n/a |
 Delta | 5 | 469–905 | 580 | 94 (16%) |
 Southwest | 8 | 508–762 | 631 | 90 (14%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 8 | 546–828 | 693 | 45 (6%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 24 | 540–1863 | 1085 | 28 (3%) |
Where do the best Detroit → Nashville prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Detroit to Nashville flights
- Full-service carriers on Detroit–Nashville cost 0.9x more than budget airlines (USD 607 vs USD 662 median; overall median USD 710).
- Delta charges 3.4x more in ancillary fees than DL — USD 94 vs USD 28 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 704 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 381. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Detroit to Nashville cost?
- Based on 47 offers analyzed, Detroit to Nashville flights range from USD 371 to USD 2083, with a median price of USD 710. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Detroit to Nashville flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 49 to the base fare on Detroit to Nashville flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Detroit to Nashville including all fees?
- UA|AA has the lowest median fare on Detroit to Nashville at USD 371 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Detroit–Nashville flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 381. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Detroit to Nashville routes?
- Detroit to Nashville has 6 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 371 to USD 2083 across 47 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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