Nashville from Grand Rapids, Oct 16–18: $1,118 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- 1h 36m Allegiant nonstop, leaving Grand Rapids Friday at 7:39 PM
- $344 per person, 16% under the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 65–76°F with a 0–2% chance of rain
The catch: The best-value hotel is near the airport, not downtown, and a checked bag is about $200 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want live music and hot chicken on a quick weekend; skip it if you want a slow, quiet getaway.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,118 for two, all in, with the Allegiant flights at $688 plus 2 nights at the Fairfield at $430, taxes and fees included. You fly nonstop from Grand Rapids on Friday, Oct 16 at 7:39 PM, land 1h 36m later, and head home Sunday, Oct 18, 2026. Checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,118 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $688 |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Nashville Airport, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $430 |
| The total, before you go | $1,118 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $200 |
$64 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $50 each way per bag on Allegiant, $200 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
$344 per person, round trip
$688 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · nonstop · 1h 36m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 7:39 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 8:15 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | $344 | nonstop | 1h 36m |
| Allegiant | $408 | 1 stop | 10h 11m |
| Allegiant | $414 | 1 stop | 21h 31m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 11:38 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $344 per person, this nonstop is $64 below the typical fare on this route, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. We checked this route 9 times over the last 60 days, and the median was $408. Add the Fairfield near the airport at $430 for 2 nights with breakfast, and the whole trip comes to $1,118 for two, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money are extra. Mid-October weather is easy for walking Broadway: a high of 76°F on Friday, 65°F and clear on Saturday, 72°F on Sunday, and a 0–2% chance of rain. You land at 8:15 PM Friday, in time for a late set. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A music-and-food city weekend at a quick pace: live bands from noon on Lower Broadway, hot chicken and a show at the Ryman or the Opry. It suits a couple or two friends who like going out and don't mind walking between bars. With 2 nights, you'll pick a few anchors rather than try to see everything, and that's the right call here.
Weather in Nashville, Oct 16–18
Highs 65–76°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 76 °F | 51 °F | 2% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 65 °F | 46 °F | 0% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 72 °F | 50 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Nashville
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Nashville Airport is the best value and the hotel in our total: $430 for 2 nights ($215 a night) for a One King Suite with Sofa Bed, breakfast included, rated 8.4 from 256 reviews. Heads-up: cancellation isn't free. Omni Nashville Hotel is the top rated, at 9.2 from 901 reviews, $914 for the stay with free cancellation, in Downtown Nashville. Downtown / Lower Broadway is the area for the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame on foot. Luxe Hotel Nashville Airport is the budget pick at $238 ($119 a night) with free cancellation, but its 4.9 score from 1,181 reviews is a real warning. If you'd rather be in the middle of things, The Gulch has rooftop bars a short walk from Broadway.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Nashville Airport
$430 for 2 nights, two guests · $215 a night
See roomsOmni Nashville Hotel
$914 for 2 nights, two guests · $457 a night
See roomsLuxe Hotel Nashville Airport
$238 for 2 nights, two guests · $119 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, where live 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 clear, 65°F Saturday
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Grand Rapids | Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 1h 36m nonstop |
| Distance | 474 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $688 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Nashville Airport) | $430 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,638 |
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: Grand Rapids to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $344 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $344 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $408 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Nashville is 1 hour behind Grand Rapids; the 474-mile flight from GRR to BNA takes 96 minutes.
- The $344 per person fare doesn't include a checked bag, which is about $200 for two.
- The Fairfield rate includes breakfast but isn't free to cancel; the Omni and the Luxe both offer free cancellation.
- Any resort fee and spending money are on top of the $1,118 total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a couple or two friends who want music and food. It's a 1h 36m nonstop at $344 per person, 16% under the typical fare, and the forecast shows a 0–2% chance of rain.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,118 for two, all in: $688 for the flights plus $430 for 2 nights at the Fairfield with breakfast, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $200 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra.
What's the weather like?
The forecast shows Friday at 76°F and overcast, Saturday at 65°F and clear, and Sunday at 72°F and overcast. Lows run 46–51°F, so pack a layer for nights out.
When does the flight leave?
The Allegiant nonstop leaves Grand Rapids at 7:39 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands in Nashville at 8:15 PM local time. You return Sunday, Oct 18.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. A Friday-night arrival gives you all of Saturday for Lower Broadway, hot chicken and a show at the Ryman or the Opry, plus Sunday before you fly home.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so you won't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
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