How to get from Kansas City to Nashville

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Chicago: about 6h 27m including the connection. Two tickets from $137.

Flights from Kansas City to Nashville

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago
6h 27m
two tickets, via Chicago
$137
connection option
1
straight-line distance
472 mi (760 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
6h 27m
with the connection
Kansas City to Chicago flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Nashville flight 1h 42m
two ticketsfrom $137

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Nashville?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Kansas City to Nashville?
Via Chicago: 1h 45m to the connection, 1h 42m after it, about 6h 27m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Kansas City to Nashville with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $137. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
How far is Nashville from Kansas City?
472 mi (760 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.