Nashville from Indianapolis, Oct 23–25: $1,194 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $407 per person, $62 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 62–66°F with rain chances of 9% to 22%
- Courtyard at $190 a night, rated 8.2 from 136 reviews
The catch: It's 1 stop and 12h 47m on Frontier, leaving 9:06 PM Friday and landing 8:53 AM Saturday, so you lose Friday night in transit.
Worth it if you can sleep through an overnight connection for a Saturday of honky-tonks; skip it if you want Friday night in Nashville.
Worth it if you don't mind an overnight connection: $1,194 for two, the Frontier flights at $814 plus 2 nights at Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport at $380, taxes and fees included. You go Oct 23–25, 2026, with 1 stop, leaving Indianapolis at 9:06 PM Friday and landing at 8:53 AM Saturday. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,194 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $814 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $380 |
| The total, before you go | $1,194 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$62 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
$407 per person, round trip
$814 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 12h 47m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 9:06 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 8:53 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $407 | 1 stop | 12h 47m |
| G4 + F9 | $458 | 1 stop | 39h 52m |
| Frontier | $430 | 1 stop | 8h 50m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 1:45 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $407 per person, this Frontier fare is $62 below the typical fare on this route, 13% under, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $407 to $663 per person. The whole trip comes to $1,194 for two with the Courtyard for 2 nights, taxes and fees included; a checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are extra. Late October suits a music weekend: the forecast shows highs of 62–66°F, lows of 45–50°F and some drizzle on Sunday. It's a getaway built for live bands, hot chicken and a show at the Ryman, and it's for two people who'd rather spend on the weekend than on the fare. Prices are what we found when we checked, and they can move.
The kind of trip this is
A city weekend about music and food: honky-tonks on Lower Broadway, a songwriter round, hot chicken for lunch. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like live bands and late nights more than slow mornings. The pace is quick, since the flight lands Saturday morning and Saturday is your one full day, so plan it tight and save Sunday for an easy walk.
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 | 22% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 62 °F | 50 °F | 17% |
Where to stay in Nashville
Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $380 for 2 nights, $190 a night, rated 8.2 from 136 reviews, room only, in a King Room with Sofa Bed. Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA is the budget pick at $405 for the stay, $203 a night, rated 8.1 from 1,349 reviews, with breakfast included. The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel is the top rated at 9.2 from 346 reviews, $1,037 for the stay or $519 a night. None of the three offers free cancellation. The two airport hotels mean a ride into town; Downtown / Lower Broadway puts the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame on foot, and The Gulch has rooftop bars a short walk from Broadway.
Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport
$380 for 2 nights, two guests · $190 a night
See roomsThe Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel
$1,037 for 2 nights, two guests · $519 a night
See roomsBest Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA
$405 for 2 nights, two guests · $203 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 Sunday
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Indianapolis | Indianapolis International (IND) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 12h 47m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 251 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $814 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport) | $380 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,714 |
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: Indianapolis to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $407 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $407 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $469 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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, it's US dollars, and Nashville is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
- Frontier also had an 11:53 AM flight landing 7:43 PM the same day, 8h 50m with 1 stop, at $860 for two.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $1,194 total.
- None of the three hotels offers free cancellation.
- Plan on $130 per person a day for spending, $520 for two, which brings the weekend to $1,714.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the overnight connection doesn't bother you. The fare is $407 per person, $62 below the typical fare on this route, and the weather looks mild. The trade-off is 12h 47m with 1 stop for a city 251 miles away, landing Saturday at 8:53 AM.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,194 for two: $814 for the Frontier flights and $380 for 2 nights at Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are not in it.
Is there a better flight time?
We found a Frontier flight at 11:53 AM Friday that lands at 7:43 PM the same day, 8h 50m with 1 stop, at $430 per person or $860 for two. It keeps Friday night in Nashville.
What's the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast skies Friday and Saturday with highs of 65°F and 66°F, then 62°F and drizzle on Sunday. Rain chances run 9%, 22% and 17%, and lows dip to 45°F, so pack a jacket.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a music weekend, yes, though with this flight you land Saturday morning, so Saturday is your full day. Pick Lower Broadway, one show at the Ryman or the Opry and a hot chicken stop.
Do I need a passport?
No. Nashville is in the US, you pay in US dollars, and the clock is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
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