Nashville from Fort Lauderdale, Oct 23–25: $1,051 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Southwest nonstop, 2h 20m, leaving FLL Friday at 6:50 PM
- $323 per person, $37 below the typical fare on this route
- Best Western Plus rated 8.1 from 1,350 reviews, breakfast included
The catch: Both value hotels are airport properties, none of the three offers free cancellation, and a checked bag, about $140 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want live music, hot chicken and a short nonstop; skip it if you need a hotel you can cancel for free.
Worth it for the two of you: the trip is $1,051 for two, all in. That's the Southwest flights at $646 plus 2 nights at the Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA at $405, taxes and fees included, for Oct 23–25, 2026. The flight is a 2h 20m nonstop leaving Friday at 6:50 PM, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,051 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $646 |
| Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $405 |
| The total, before you go | $1,051 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$37 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Southwest, $140 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
$323 per person, round trip
$646 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · nonstop · 2h 20m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:50 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:10 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $323 | nonstop | 2h 20m |
| JetBlue | $334 | nonstop | 4h 34m |
| Southwest | $323 | nonstop | 2h 20m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 11:53 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $323 per person, the fare is $37 below the typical fare on this route, a 10% gap, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days of checks. For two, the Southwest nonstop comes to $646. Add the Best Western Plus at $405 and the whole trip is $1,051, taxes and fees included, before bags and spending money. Late October is good walking weather in Nashville. The forecast shows highs of 62°F Friday, 66°F Saturday and 72°F Sunday, with rain chances between 9% and 22%. You leave Friday at 6:50 PM and land at 8:10 PM local time, so you don't lose a workday and still have the evening for a first honky-tonk. It's a two-night city weekend of live music, hot chicken and a show at the Ryman or the Opry. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A music-and-food city weekend at an easy pace: live bands from noon on Broadway, hot chicken for lunch, then a songwriter round or a show at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like exploring a city on foot and staying out a little late. Two nights works because the nonstop is only 2h 20m each way.
Weather in Nashville, Oct 23–25
Highs 62–72°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 62 °F | 48 °F | 9% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 66 °F | 44 °F | 22% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 72 °F | 55 °F | 17% |
Where to stay in Nashville
The Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA is the hotel in our total. It's $405 for both nights ($203 a night) for a Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, scores 8.1 from 1,350 reviews and includes breakfast. Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites costs $460 for the stay ($230 a night) and scores 8.7 from 2,183 reviews, with breakfast and a Two Doubles Suite, so you pay $55 more for a higher score. The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel is the top-rated pick at 9.2 from 346 reviews. It's a 4-star Deluxe King at $1,037 for the stay ($519 a night), room only. From the two airport hotels you'll need a ride into Downtown / Lower Broadway, where the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame are all within walking distance. None of the three offers free cancellation.
Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA
$405 for 2 nights, two guests · $203 a night
See roomsThe Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel
$1,037 for 2 nights, two guests · $519 a night
See roomsSonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites
$460 for 2 nights, two guests · $230 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, where bands play from noon
- Catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium or the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday
- 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 Sunday, forecast high 72°F
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 2h 20m nonstop |
| Distance | 797 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $646 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA) | $405 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,571 |
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: Fort Lauderdale to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $323 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $323 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $360 |
| Price checks | 8 |
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'll pay in US dollars, and Nashville is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
- The nonstop flies 797 miles in 2h 20m, from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) to Nashville International (BNA).
- The $1,051 covers the fares and the hotel with taxes and fees. Bags (about $140 for two) and any fees charged at the hotel aren't included.
- Spending money is extra: we budgeted $520 for two people over the two days, which brings the trip to $1,571.
- CMA Fest fills every hotel in early June. That doesn't affect October.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. The fare is $37 per person below the typical fare on this route, the flight is a 2h 20m Southwest nonstop, and the hotel scores 8.1 and includes breakfast. The catch is that none of the three hotels offers free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,051 for two, all in: $646 for the flights and $405 for 2 nights at the Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $140 for two, and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows a high of 62°F Friday with drizzle and a 9% rain chance. Saturday is overcast with a high of 66°F and a 22% chance, and Sunday is overcast with a high of 72°F and a 17% chance. Lows drop to 44°F, so pack a jacket.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a music weekend, yes. You land Friday at 8:10 PM local time, so you have Friday night on Broadway, a full Saturday for the Hall of Fame and a show, and Sunday morning for hot chicken or Centennial Park.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from FLL to BNA, you'll pay in US dollars, and Nashville runs 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Which hotel should we pick?
For value, the Best Western Plus at $405 for the stay. For a higher score, Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites at $460, rated 8.7. For the top-rated stay, The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel at $1,037, rated 9.2.
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