Nashville from New York, Oct 16–18: $1,437 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on JetBlue, 2h 36m, leaving Friday at 4:40 PM
- $472 per person, $99 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 64–75°F, rain chance 3% or less all weekend
The catch: The $1,437 total uses an airport hotel, not a downtown one, and it doesn't cover resort fees, a checked bag or spending money.
Worth it if you want live music, hot chicken and a quick nonstop weekend; skip it if you're after a quiet, slow getaway.
Worth it: the whole weekend is $1,437 for two, all in. That's the JetBlue flights at $944 plus 2 nights at La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport at $493, taxes and fees included, with resort fees, a checked bag and spending money not in that total. You leave Friday, Oct 16 and come back Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, and the flight out is a 2h 36m nonstop on JetBlue.
The total, before you go
$1,437 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $944 |
| La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $493 |
| The total, before you go | $1,437 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $180 |
$99 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $45 each way per bag on JetBlue, $180 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
$472 per person, round trip
$944 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · nonstop · 2h 36m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 4:40 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 6:16 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | $472 | nonstop | 2h 36m |
| American | $482 | 1 stop | 4h 30m |
| United | $491 | 1 stop | 5h 49m |
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Why now
The fare is $472 per person, $99 below the typical fare on this route. That's 17% under $571, the median of our earlier checks. We saw 12 offers, with fares running from $472 to $700, so this one sits at the low end. The weather for mid-October looks easy for walking between bars and shows: highs of 75°F Friday, 64°F Saturday and 72°F Sunday, lows of 46–55°F, overcast skies and a rain chance of 3% or less. The Friday flight leaves at 4:40 PM and lands at 6:16 PM local time, so you'll be in town in time for dinner and a first set on Broadway. With the hotel, it's $1,437 for two for the weekend. Our spending estimate puts food and drinks at about $520 more.
The kind of trip this is
This is a fast-paced city weekend built around music and food. Think honky-tonks with live bands from noon, hot chicken, a show at the Ryman or the Opry, and late nights if you want them. It suits a couple or a group of friends who like crowds and live music. With 2 nights, plan a full Saturday and keep Sunday easy.
Weather in Nashville, Oct 16–18
Highs 64–75°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 75 °F | 55 °F | 3% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 64 °F | 46 °F | 2% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 72 °F | 50 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Nashville
La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport is the best value and the hotel in our total. It's $493 for 2 nights ($247 a night) for a King Room with breakfast, scores 8.1 from 2,792 reviews and has free cancellation. Omni Nashville Hotel is the top-rated pick, at 9.2 from 901 reviews. It's $914 for the stay ($457 a night), room only, with free cancellation, and it sits in Downtown Nashville, near Downtown / Lower Broadway, where the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame are all on foot. Sonesta Nashville Airport is a 4-star airport option at $592 ($296 a night), room only, with free cancellation, and it scores 8.8 from 975 reviews. Stay at either airport hotel and you'll need a ride into town each night. The Gulch has rooftop bars a short walk from Broadway.
La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport
$493 for 2 nights, two guests · $247 a night
See roomsOmni Nashville Hotel
$914 for 2 nights, two guests · $457 a night
See roomsSonesta Nashville Airport
$592 for 2 nights, two guests · $296 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 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, then walk over to Lower Broadway
- Walk the replica Parthenon in Centennial Park on Sunday, with a high of 72°F
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in New York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 2h 36m nonstop |
| Distance | 759 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $944 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport) | $493 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,957 |
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: New York to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $472 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $471 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $571 |
| Price checks | 18 |
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 a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- Nashville is 1 hour behind New York, so the 4:40 PM flight lands at 6:16 PM local time.
- The nonstop covers 759 miles in 2h 36m to Nashville International (BNA).
- All three hotels offer free cancellation, and only La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport includes breakfast.
- Prices are all in as found when we checked and can change. Resort fees and a checked bag are not in the $1,437.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a music-and-food weekend. You get a 2h 36m nonstop, a fare $99 below the typical fare on this route and a rain chance of 3% or less. The catch is that the hotel in the total is at the airport, not downtown.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,437 all in: $944 for two on the JetBlue flights and $493 for 2 nights at La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. Our spending estimate is $520, which brings the weekend to $1,957.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight within the United States, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast and dry: highs of 75°F Friday, 64°F Saturday and 72°F Sunday, lows of 46–55°F, and a rain chance between 1% and 3%. Bring a layer for Saturday night.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first visit, yes. You land Friday at 6:16 PM and have all of Saturday for the Hall of Fame, hot chicken and a Ryman or Opry show. Sunday is for the Parthenon in Centennial Park.
Should we pay more for a downtown hotel?
If you want to walk home from Broadway, look at Omni Nashville Hotel: 9.2 from 901 reviews, $914 for the stay. If you'd rather keep the total at $1,437, La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport scores 8.1 and includes breakfast.
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