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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Nashville:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 08:58
• Latest: departs at 23:52 and lands at 03:50.

The flight takes about 3h 58m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Nashville.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Nashville takes 3h 58m, covering 4,641 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Nashville range from $475 to $742, with an average of $606 over the past 12 months. Anything below $475 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 27% above the route average of $606. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $356 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with $622 for direct.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Nashville flights are:

• Delta: 92% on time
• Southwest: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Nashville flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $452 to $2,303. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Nashville flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $284, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $35 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Los Angeles to Nashville usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Nashville route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 19 minutes.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Nashville most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 3% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Los Angeles to Nashville route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $558 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $677 – a $118 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Nashville. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 53m, compared to 7h 07m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 28m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Nashville are Bridgestone Arena, Ryman Auditorium, and Gaylord Opryland. These are among the most viewed places in Nashville on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Nashville flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

If you enjoy watching planes take off and land, head to the Observation Deck that is in the Central Terminal of Los Angeles International Airport. To pamper yourself with a beauty treatment, go to the Be Relax Spa that is in Terminal 1 and offers manicures, pedicures, facials, and massages.

Although Los Angeles International Airport does not currently have any indoor smoking rooms, you can have a cigarette outside of both the Arrivals and Departures terminals. Look for areas that contain ashtrays and have signs saying "smoking allowed".

Berry Field Bistro is near Gate C2 of Nashville International Airport and serves a variety of meals made from local ingredients, while Fat Bottom Brewing is in the Concourse C food court and is known for their burgers and beers. La Hacienda is another popular choice that is in Concourse A and has a traditional Mexican menu.

The Hilton Nashville Airport Hotel is a chic choice that is less than a 10m drive from Nashville International Airport and a 12m drive from the famous Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. To stay somewhere particularly affordable, select a room at the Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel, which is only 1 mi from the airport and 8 mi from the Grand Ole Opry.