Nashville from Madison, Oct 16–18: round trip from $479
We found round-trip flights from Madison to Nashville for $479 per person ($958 for two), with taxes and fees included, for Oct 16–18, 2026. That's 2 nights on United, operated by SkyWest as United Express, with one stop. The forecast shows highs of 63–74°F with little rain, and the best-value hotel, La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, is $494 for the stay with breakfast.
The flight
$619 $479 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$958 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · 1 stop · 3h 40m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 5:00 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 8:40 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $479 | 1 stop | 3h 40m |
| United | $479 | 1 stop | 4h 7m |
| United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express | $479 | 1 stop | 7h 7m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 2:12 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $958 |
| La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, 2 nights | $494 |
| Trip total for two | $1,452 |
Regular: $1,732 You pay: $1,452 Saved: $280
the typical fare on this route.
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Why go now
At $479 per person round trip, this fare is $140 below the typical fare on this route. That's 23% under the $619 median of our earlier checks. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $479 to $972. The lowest we logged in the last 30 days was $429, so this isn't the floor, but it's near the bottom of what we've seen. Mid-October is a comfortable time for Nashville. The forecast shows 74°F on Friday, 63°F on Saturday and 71°F and clear on Sunday, with rain chances of 1% to 3%. That's good walking weather for Lower Broadway and Centennial Park. For two people, flights, the best-value hotel and $520 in spending money add up to $1,972. These prices were all-in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a music-and-food city weekend. Days go to the Country Music Hall of Fame and hot chicken, and nights go to honky-tonks and a show at the Ryman or the Opry. It suits couples and groups of friends who like live music and don't mind a late night. The pace is as busy as you make it, and 2 nights fill up fast.
Weather in Nashville, Oct 16–18
Highs 63–74°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 74 °F | 54 °F | 3% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 63 °F | 47 °F | 1% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 71 °F | 49 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Nashville
La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport is the best value at $494 for 2 nights ($247 a night). That includes breakfast and free cancellation, and it scores 8.1 from 2,792 reviews. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Nashville MetroCenter Downtown by IHG is the top rated at 8.8 from 1,134 reviews. It's $621 for the stay ($311 a night) with breakfast, but there's no free cancellation. Candlewood Suites - Nashville South by IHG is our budget pick at $528 ($264 a night) for a Studio Suite with free cancellation. It's rated 8.4 from 198 reviews, and breakfast isn't included. If you'd rather walk everywhere, Downtown / Lower Broadway puts the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame on foot. The Gulch adds rooftop bars and murals a short walk from Broadway.
La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport
$494 for 2 nights, two guests · $247 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express & Suites - Nashville MetroCenter Downtown by IHG
$621 for 2 nights, two guests · $311 a night
See roomsCandlewood Suites - Nashville South by IHG
$528 for 2 nights, two guests · $264 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 start playing at noon.
- Catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium or the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night.
- 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, a walk from the Broadway honky-tonks.
- Walk the replica Parthenon in Centennial Park on Sunday, when the forecast shows clear skies and 71°F.
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Madison | Dane County Regional (MSN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 3h 40m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 497 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $958 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport) | $494 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,972 |
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: Madison to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $479 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $429 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $619 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- You don't need a passport. You pay in US dollars, and Nashville is on the same time as Madison.
- The 5:00 AM flight from Dane County Regional (MSN) to Nashville International (BNA) has one stop and takes 3h 40m. The trip covers 497 miles.
- The $479 is the all-in round-trip price per person for two adults, $958 total, as we found it.
- La Quinta and Candlewood Suites offer free cancellation. The Holiday Inn Express rate we found doesn't.
- CMA Fest fills every hotel in early June, so an October weekend avoids that crunch.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$479 per person round trip, or $958 for two, on United with one stop. That's all-in with taxes and fees as we found it, and $140 below the typical fare on this route. Prices can move after we check.
What time does it leave?
The flight we priced leaves at 5:00 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at 8:40 AM. Two other flights at the same $479 leave at 4:10 PM (landing 8:17 PM) and 10:30 AM (landing 5:37 PM). Return times weren't in the results we found.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and Nashville is on the same time as Madison.
What is the weather like?
Expect overcast skies and 74°F on Friday, overcast and 63°F on Saturday, then clear and 71°F on Sunday. Lows run 47–54°F, so bring a layer for nights out. Rain chances are just 1% to 3%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. The early flight lands at 8:40 AM Friday, which gives you most of three days for Broadway, a Ryman or Opry show, hot chicken and the Hall of Fame.
What does the whole weekend cost?
We estimate $1,972 for two. That's $958 for flights, $494 for La Quinta with breakfast and $520 for spending, or $130 per person per day.
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