Nashville from Dallas-Fort Worth, Oct 23–25: $1,125 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- 2h Frontier nonstop to BNA, Friday at 3:48 PM
- $360 per person, $24 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 62–66°F, with rain chances of 9% to 16%
The catch: All three hotels are near the airport or Opryland, not downtown, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want live music, hot chicken and a short nonstop; skip it if you need to sleep steps from Lower Broadway.
Worth it: $1,125 for two, all in, for Oct 23–25, 2026 (2 nights). That's Frontier nonstop flights at $720 plus Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA at $405, taxes and fees included. The flight takes 2h from DFW and leaves Friday at 3:48 PM; a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,125 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $720 |
| Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $405 |
| The total, before you go | $1,125 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$24 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$360 per person, round trip
$720 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h
Out Fri, Oct 23, 3:48 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 5:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $360 | nonstop | 2h |
| Frontier | $395 | 1 stop | 9h 34m |
| Frontier | $402 | 1 stop | 13h 23m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:08 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The Frontier nonstop is $360 per person, $24 below the typical fare on this route. That's 6% under, and it carries the "Lowest in 30 days" badge from our checks. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $360 to $509, so this one sits at the bottom of that range. That's the price we found when we checked, and we can't promise it will hold. The other options we checked all connect, and the shortest of them takes 9h 34m. Late October in Nashville looks mild: highs of 62–66°F, overcast Friday and Saturday, and a 16% chance of drizzle on Sunday. That's jacket weather for walking between honky-tonks and waiting in line for hot chicken. Because the flight leaves at 3:48 PM Friday, you can work most of the day and still land at 5:48 PM for a first night of live music.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around music and food. Spend the days at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Centennial Park, then spend the nights at the honky-tonks, the Ryman or a songwriter round. It suits a couple or two friends who like a loose plan and a late night, and things pick up after dark. With 2 nights, think of it as a sampler, not a deep dive.
Weather in Nashville, Oct 23–25
Highs 62–66°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 65 °F | 50 °F | 9% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 66 °F | 45 °F | 12% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 62 °F | 50 °F | 16% |
Where to stay in Nashville
The best value, and the hotel in the $1,125 total, is Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA: $405 for 2 nights ($203 a night), breakfast included, rated 8.1 from 1,349 reviews, with no free cancellation. The top-rated pick is Element by Marriott Nashville Airport at $457 ($229 a night), rated 8.8 from 358 reviews, also with breakfast and no free cancellation. Quality Inn Nashville - Opryland Area costs $425 ($213 a night) and is rated 8.0 from 1,006 reviews. It includes breakfast and is the only one of the three with free cancellation. None of them is in the center, so plan to ride in for the evenings. Downtown / Lower Broadway puts the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Hall of Fame within walking distance, and East Nashville has local music bars and hot chicken joints.
Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA
$405 for 2 nights, two guests · $203 a night
See roomsElement by Marriott Nashville Airport
$457 for 2 nights, two guests · $229 a night
See roomsQuality Inn Nashville - Opryland Area
$425 for 2 nights, two guests · $213 a night
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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 on Friday night
- 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
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), Dallas Love Field (DAL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 2h nonstop |
| Distance | 616 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $720 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA) | $405 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,645 |
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: Dallas-Fort Worth to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $360 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $360 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $384 |
| Price checks | 15 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Nashville.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars, and Nashville is on the same time as Dallas-Fort Worth.
- The nonstop from DFW to BNA covers 616 miles in 2h, leaving at 3:48 PM and landing at 5:48 PM.
- Prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked; a checked bag, resort fees and spending money are extra.
- All three hotels include breakfast; only Quality Inn Nashville - Opryland Area offers free cancellation.
- Sunday, Oct 25 shows drizzle with a 16% rain chance, so pack a light layer.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a music-and-food weekend. The 2h Frontier nonstop is $360 per person, $24 below the typical fare on this route, and the forecast shows highs of 62–66°F. The heads-up: the hotels sit outside downtown.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,125 all in: $720 for two round-trip Frontier fares plus $405 for 2 nights at Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, resort fees and spending money aren't included.
What's the weather like for Oct 23–25?
Friday and Saturday look overcast, with highs of 65°F and 66°F and rain chances of 9% and 12%. Sunday brings drizzle, a high of 62°F and a 16% rain chance. Lows run 45–50°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a long weekend. You land at 5:48 PM Friday in time for Lower Broadway, Saturday covers the Hall of Fame, hot chicken and a show, and Sunday has room for the Parthenon.
Which hotel should we pick?
Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA is the best value at $405, rated 8.1. Element by Marriott Nashville Airport is rated highest, 8.8, at $457. Quality Inn Nashville - Opryland Area costs $425 and is the only one with free cancellation.
Do we need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from DFW to Nashville International (BNA), in US dollars, with no time difference.
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