United States Β· 441 miles (709 km)

Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville (BNA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville (BNA): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 441 miles (709 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Louisville and Atlanta and more.

How many miles RDU 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
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines7,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines9,200$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

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 RDU to BNA

Book RDU to BNA with points

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

RDU to BNA with one stop

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

  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Birmingham (BHM)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines and Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air
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  • Via Memphis (MEM)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Jacksonville (JAX)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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See all 32 in Routes

RDU to BNA: common questions

How many miles does RDU to BNA cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). 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 RDU to BNA?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville (BNA).

How far is Raleigh/Durham from Nashville by plane?

Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Nashville (BNA) are 441 miles (709 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book RDU to BNA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Raleigh/Durham and Nashville?

The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Louisville (SDF), Atlanta (ATL), Cincinnati (CVG) and Birmingham (BHM). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.

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.