Nashville from Tampa, Oct 16–18: $1,299 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 2h, leaving Tampa at 2:34 PM Friday
- $424 per person, $79 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 66–76°F and a 0–2% rain chance all weekend
The catch: A checked bag costs about $240 for two and isn't in the total, and the best-value hotel is at the airport, not downtown.
Worth it if you want live music, hot chicken and a short nonstop weekend; skip it if you need a downtown bed at this total.
Worth it: $1,299 for two covers the flights at $848 and 2 nights at the Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA at $451, with taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 16 and come back Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, on a 2h nonstop on Frontier. A checked bag and spending money aren't included in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,299 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $848 |
| Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $451 |
| The total, before you go | $1,299 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$79 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
$424 per person, round trip
$848 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h
Out Fri, Oct 16, 2:34 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 3:34 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $424 | nonstop | 2h |
| Frontier | $515 | 1 stop | 9h 36m |
| Frontier | $521 | 1 stop | 26h 28m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 12:14 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $424 per person. That's $79 below the typical fare on this route, which our earlier checks put at $503 per person, a 16% gap. It's also the lowest fare in 30 days, and the 12 offers we saw ranged from $424 to $613 per person. The Frontier nonstop takes 2h and lands at 3:34 PM local time on Friday, so you're in town in time for dinner and a first show. The mid-October forecast is easy city weather: highs of 76°F Friday, 66°F Saturday and 72°F Sunday, lows of 48–52°F and a 0–2% chance of rain. That's walking weather for Lower Broadway and Centennial Park. With the airport hotel, the whole trip is $1,299 for two, before bags and spending money.
The kind of trip this is
This is a music-and-food city weekend, and it moves fast. Days go to the Country Music Hall of Fame and hot chicken. Nights go to the honky-tonks, where live bands play from noon, and to songwriter rounds. It suits a couple or a group of friends who like to walk, eat and stay out late. It's not the trip for quiet time, since bachelorette parties fill the weekends.
Weather in Nashville, Oct 16–18
Highs 66–76°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 76 °F | 52 °F | 2% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 66 °F | 48 °F | 1% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 72 °F | 51 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Nashville
Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA is the best value and the hotel in the total: $451 for 2 nights ($226 a night), breakfast included, rated 8.1 from 1,350 reviews, but without free cancellation. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Nashville Airport is the budget pick at $455 for the stay ($228 a night). It includes breakfast and a One King Suite with Sofa Bed, is rated 8.4 from 255 reviews and has free cancellation. Omni Nashville Hotel is the top rated at 9.2 from 901 reviews. It's $914 for the stay ($457 a night), room only, with free cancellation, in Downtown Nashville. From Downtown / Lower Broadway you can walk to the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Both airport hotels mean a ride into town.
Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA
$451 for 2 nights, two guests · $226 a night
See roomsOmni Nashville Hotel
$914 for 2 nights, two guests · $457 a night
See roomsFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Nashville Airport
$455 for 2 nights, two guests · $228 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 live bands start at 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
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Tampa | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 2h nonstop |
| Distance | 621 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $848 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA) | $451 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,819 |
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: Tampa to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $424 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $424 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $503 |
| 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, and you pay in US dollars.
- Nashville is 1 hour behind Tampa. The 621-mile flight takes 2h nonstop.
- A checked bag costs about $240 for two and isn't in the $1,299 total.
- We estimate spending money at $130 per person per day, or $520 for two for the weekend.
- Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked. They can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a long weekend of music and food. The fare is $424 per person, 16% below the typical $503 on this route. The flight is a 2h nonstop on Frontier, and the forecast shows highs of 66–76°F with little rain.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,299 for two, taxes and fees included: $848 for the flights and $451 for 2 nights at the Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel - BNA with breakfast. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included.
What's the weather like for the dates?
The forecast shows 76°F Friday, 66°F Saturday and 72°F Sunday, with lows of 48–52°F. Friday and Saturday look overcast and Sunday partly cloudy, with a 0–2% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. You land at 3:34 PM Friday, which leaves two evenings for Lower Broadway, a show at the Ryman or the Opry, and a full Saturday for the Country Music Hall of Fame and hot chicken.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Tampa to Nashville, and you pay in US dollars.
Can I cancel the hotel?
The Best Western in the total has no free cancellation. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Nashville Airport ($455 for the stay) and Omni Nashville Hotel ($914) both offer free cancellation.
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