How to get from Minneapolis to Nashville: connecting flights, about 6h 21m total

Flights from Minneapolis to Nashville

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Best fares from Minneapolis to Nashville

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Cheapest one-way $136 15 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $136 15 November 2026, SY Cheapest in the next 7 days $136 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $136

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Memphis: 6h 21m
two tickets, via Chicago: $108
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 697 mi (1,122 km)

fastest

Via Memphis

6h 21m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Memphis flight 2h 21m

Connection of about 3h

Memphis to Nashville flight 1h

Via Chicago

6h 28m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Chicago flight 1h 46m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Nashville flight 1h 42m

two ticketsfrom $108

Via Atlanta

6h 48m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Atlanta flight 2h 38m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Nashville flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $507

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

From Minneapolis to cities closest to Nashville

Minneapolis to Louisville Louisville: 155 mi (249 km) from Nashville, flight 2h 5m from $322 Minneapolis to Memphis Memphis: 196 mi (316 km) from Nashville, flight 2h 21m Minneapolis to Atlanta Atlanta: 215 mi (346 km) from Nashville, flight 2h 38m from $139 Minneapolis to Charlotte Charlotte: 339 mi (546 km) from Nashville, flight 2h 38m from $141 Minneapolis to Fort Walton Beach Fort Walton Beach: 391 mi (630 km) from Nashville, flight 1h 44m Minneapolis to Chicago Chicago: 398 mi (640 km) from Nashville, flight 1h 46m from $63

To Nashville from cities closest to Minneapolis

Chicago to Nashville Chicago: 355 mi (571 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 42m from $45 St Louis to Nashville St Louis: 467 mi (751 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 10m from $141 Cincinnati to Nashville Cincinnati: 605 mi (973 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 10m from $147 Cleveland to Nashville Cleveland: 629 mi (1,013 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 40m from $148 Denver to Nashville Denver: 698 mi (1,124 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 35m from $152 Memphis to Nashville Memphis: 700 mi (1,127 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h from $180

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Nashville?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Memphis.

What is the fastest way to fly from Minneapolis to Nashville?

Via Memphis: 2h 21m to the connection, 1h after it, about 6h 21m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Minneapolis to Nashville with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $108. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Minneapolis and Nashville?

Memphis (6h 21m total), Chicago (6h 28m total) and Atlanta (6h 48m total).

How far is Nashville from Minneapolis?

697 mi (1,122 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.