Nashville from Charleston, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,204 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $552 per person, $45 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 64–75°F with a 1–3% rain chance all weekend
- La Quinta: 8.1 from 2,792 reviews, breakfast, free cancellation
The catch: The JetBlue flight has one stop and takes 7h 14m to cover 455 miles, and the value hotel is by the airport.
Worth it if you want a weekend of music and hot chicken and don't mind a long travel day; skip it if a stop and an airport hotel feel like wasted time.
Worth it if a one-stop flight doesn't bother you: $1,597 for two, the JetBlue flights at $1,104 plus 2 nights at La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport at $493, taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 16 and come back Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, on JetBlue with one stop and 7h 14m on the way out. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
£1,204 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £832 |
| La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £372 |
| The total, before you go | £1,204 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
£34 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £34 each way per bag on JetBlue, £136 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£416 per person, return
£832 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · 1 stop · 7h 14m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 3:04 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 9:18 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | £416 | 1 stop | 7h 14m |
| American | £419 | 1 stop | 3h 55m |
| American | £419 | 1 stop | 3h 55m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 04:10 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $552 per person, the JetBlue fare is $45 below the typical fare on this route. That's 8% under the $597 median of 9 earlier checks, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $552 to $849 per person. The weather looks easy too: highs of 75°F on Friday, 64°F on Saturday and 72°F on Sunday, overcast, with a 1–3% chance of rain. That's comfortable for walking between honky-tonks on Lower Broadway and lining up outside the Ryman. Two nights is enough for one big show, a songwriter round and a hot chicken run. These are all-in prices from when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
A city weekend built on live music and food: honky-tonks with bands going in the afternoon, songwriter rounds at night and hot chicken in between. It suits a couple or two friends who like to stay out late and walk a lot. The pace is full, and Friday is mostly a travel day, so plan for Saturday to be the big one.
Weather in Nashville, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 64–75°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 75 °F | 55 °F | 3% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 64 °F | 46 °F | 2% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 72 °F | 50 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Nashville
La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport is the best value and the hotel in the total: $493 for 2 nights ($247 a night), 8.1 from 2,792 reviews, with breakfast included and free cancellation. Sonesta Nashville Airport is also near the airport at $592 for the stay ($296 a night), with 8.8 from 975 reviews, room only and free cancellation. Omni Nashville Hotel is the top rated at 9.2 from 901 reviews and costs $914 for the stay ($457 a night), room only, with free cancellation. It's in Downtown Nashville. If you want to walk everywhere, Downtown / Lower Broadway puts the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame on foot. The Gulch has rooftop bars and murals a short walk from Broadway.
La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport
£372 for 2 nights, two guests · £186 a night
See roomsOmni Nashville Hotel
£689 for 2 nights, two guests · £344 a night
See roomsSonesta Nashville Airport
£446 for 2 nights, two guests · £223 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Nashville for these dates
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Where in Nashville
- Downtown / Lower Broadway: Honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame on foot.
- The Gulch: New hotels, rooftop bars and murals a short walk from Broadway.
- Midtown / Music Row: Quieter base near Vanderbilt and the recording studios.
- East Nashville: Local music bars, vintage shops and hot chicken joints.
- 12 South: Boutique neighbourhood with cafes and the Draper James shop.
What to do in Nashville
- Bar-hop the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway, where bands play from noon
- Catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium or the Grand Ole Opry
- Eat Nashville hot chicken at Prince's or Hattie B's
- Hear a songwriter round at the Bluebird Cafe
- Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame
- Walk the replica Parthenon in Centennial Park on the 64°F Saturday
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 7h 14m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 455 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £832 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport) | £372 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,596 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Charleston to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £416 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £416 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £450 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Nashville.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- Nashville is 1 hour behind Charleston. The JetBlue flight leaves at 3:04 PM and lands at 9:18 PM local time.
- American had one-stop options at $556 per person with a 3h 55m trip, leaving at 5:00 AM or 7:04 PM.
- All three hotels have free cancellation. Only La Quinta includes breakfast.
- The $1,104 fare for two doesn't include a checked bag.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can live with one stop. The fare is $45 per person below the typical fare on this route, the forecast shows a 1–3% chance of rain, and the hotel in the total has an 8.1 score with breakfast.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,597 all in: $1,104 for the JetBlue flights for two and $493 for 2 nights at La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like?
Overcast, with highs of 75°F Friday, 64°F Saturday and 72°F Sunday. Lows run 46–55°F, and the chance of rain is 1–3% each day, so bring a layer for the evenings.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one big show, a songwriter round, the Hall of Fame and a hot chicken stop, yes. With a 9:18 PM arrival on Friday, Saturday is your full day.
Is there a faster flight?
American had one-stop flights at $556 per person that take 3h 55m, leaving Charleston at 5:00 AM or 7:04 PM. That's $1,112 for two.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Charleston International (CHS) to Nashville International (BNA), and you pay in US dollars.
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