Nashville from Richmond, Oct 16–18: $1,554 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $30 per person below the typical fare on this route
- La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, rated 8.1 by 2,792 guests
- Free cancellation at La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 3h 55m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
When we checked, round-trip flights from Richmond to Nashville cost $526 per person ($1,052 for two) on American for Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026. That's 2 nights with 1 stop each way; the Southwest nonstop was $755 per person. The forecast shows highs of 65–76°F and little rain, and the best-value hotel, La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, is $502 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
$1,554 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,052 |
| La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $502 |
| The total, before you go | $1,554 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$30 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on American, $160 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
$526 per person, round trip
$1,052 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 3h 55m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 5:00 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:55 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | $526 | 1 stop | 3h 55m |
| Southwest | $755 | nonstop | 1h 50m |
| American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | $526 | 1 stop | 3h 32m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 11:10 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $526 per person, this fare is $30 below the typical fare on this route, about 5% under the $556 median of our 10 earlier checks. For full transparency, the lowest we've seen in the last 30 days was $467. For two, the flights come to $1,052 all-in, with taxes and fees included as found when we checked. Fares change, so this one may not hold. Add $502 for two nights at La Quinta and a $520 spending allowance, and the weekend comes to $2,074 for two. The mid-October forecast is mild: 76°F on Friday, 65°F and clear on Saturday and 72°F on Sunday, with rain chances of 0–2%. That's good weather for walking Lower Broadway and Centennial Park. One heads-up: the cheapest flight leaves at 5:00 AM.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around music and food: honky-tonks on Lower Broadway, a show at the Ryman or the Opry and hot chicken in between. It suits couples and groups of friends who like a late night. The pace can still be easy, since live bands start playing at noon. Two nights goes fast, so pick one base and walk.
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
La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport is the best value. It's $502 for the 2 nights ($251 a night) for a King Room with breakfast, with an 8.1 review score from 2,792 reviews. Omni Nashville Hotel in Downtown Nashville is the top rated, with a 9.2 score from 901 reviews. It costs $914 for the stay ($457 a night), room only. Hyatt Place Nashville/Green Hills is the mid-priced pick at $569 ($285 a night), with an 8.5 score from 261 reviews, breakfast included and a King Room with Sofa Bed. All three offered free cancellation when we checked. On a first trip, Downtown / Lower Broadway puts the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame within walking distance. Midtown / Music Row is a quieter base near Vanderbilt.
La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport
$502 for 2 nights, two guests · $251 a night
See roomsOmni Nashville Hotel
$914 for 2 nights, two guests · $457 a night
See roomsHyatt Place Nashville/Green Hills
$569 for 2 nights, two guests · $285 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, then walk the replica Parthenon in Centennial Park
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Richmond | Richmond International (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 3h 55m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 525 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,052 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport) | $502 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,074 |
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: Richmond to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $526 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $467 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $556 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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 pay in US dollars.
- Nashville is 1 hour behind Richmond.
- The $526 fare on American has 1 stop and takes 3h 55m from Richmond International (RIC) to Nashville International (BNA), 525 miles apart.
- Prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked, and they can change.
- All three hotels offered free cancellation when we checked.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $526 per person round trip on American, or $1,052 for two, with taxes and fees included when we checked. That's $30 below the typical fare on this route.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Southwest flies nonstop in 1h 50m, leaving at 11:00 AM and landing at 11:50 AM local time, for $755 per person. The $526 American fare has 1 stop and leaves at 5:00 AM.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows 76°F and overcast on Friday, 65°F and clear on Saturday, and 72°F on Sunday. Lows are 46–51°F and the chance of rain is 0–2%, so bring a light jacket for the evenings.
What does the whole weekend cost?
For two, it comes to about $2,074: $1,052 for flights, $502 for two nights at La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. One night on Lower Broadway, one show at the Ryman or a songwriter round at the Bluebird Cafe, plus hot chicken and the Country Music Hall of Fame fit into Friday through Sunday.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Nashville is 1 hour behind Richmond.
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