United States · 455 miles (733 km)

Detroit (DTW) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Nashville (BNA) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Nashville (BNA): Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 455 miles (733 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 46 ways to fly it with one stop, through Louisville, Cincinnati and Indianapolis and more.

How many miles DTW to BNA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines7,500$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DTW to BNA

Book DTW to BNA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DTW to BNA with one stop

46 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Louisville (SDF)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Greenville (GSP)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Birmingham (BHM)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 46 in Routes

DTW to BNA: common questions

How many miles does DTW to BNA cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to BNA?

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Nashville (BNA).

How far is Detroit from Nashville by plane?

Detroit (DTW) and Nashville (BNA) are 455 miles (733 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DTW to BNA award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Detroit and Nashville?

The most direct connections are through Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati (CVG), Indianapolis (IND), Columbus (CMH) and Cleveland (CLE). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Chicago.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.