How to get from Nashville to Phoenix: connecting flights, about 7h 45m total

Flights from Nashville to Phoenix

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Best fares from Nashville to Phoenix

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Cheapest one-way $201 21 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $303 21 November 2026, WN Cheapest weekend departure $201 Sat, 21 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $201

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via St Louis: 7h 45m
two tickets, via Dallas: $161
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,443 mi (2,322 km)

fastest

Via St Louis

7h 45m

with the connection

Nashville to St Louis flight 1h 15m

Connection of about 3h

St Louis to Phoenix flight 3h 30m

Via Denver

8h 5m

with the connection

Nashville to Denver flight 3h 1m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Phoenix flight 2h 4m

two ticketsfrom $260

Via Dallas

8h 5m

with the connection

Nashville to Dallas flight 2h 20m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Phoenix: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Phoenix flight 2h 45m

two ticketsfrom $161

Via Houston

8h 18m

with the connection

Nashville to Houston flight 2h 18m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Phoenix: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to Phoenix flight 3h

two ticketsfrom $231

Via Atlanta

8h 29m

with the connection

Nashville to Atlanta flight 1h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Phoenix flight 4h 19m

two ticketsfrom $371

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 Nashville to cities closest to Phoenix

Nashville to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 256 mi (412 km) from Phoenix, flight 4h 20m from $104 Nashville to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 357 mi (574 km) from Phoenix, flight 4h 40m from $200 Nashville to Denver Denver: 586 mi (943 km) from Phoenix, flight 3h 1m from $152 Nashville to San Francisco San Francisco: 653 mi (1,051 km) from Phoenix, flight 5h 8m Nashville to Dallas Dallas: 885 mi (1,424 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 20m from $71 Nashville to Houston Houston: 1,013 mi (1,631 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 18m from $113

To Phoenix from cities closest to Nashville

Atlanta to Phoenix Atlanta: 215 mi (346 km) from Nashville, flight 4h 19m from $71 Indianapolis to Phoenix Indianapolis: 252 mi (405 km) from Nashville, flight 4h from $162 St Louis to Phoenix St Louis: 254 mi (408 km) from Nashville, flight 3h 30m from $151 Columbus to Phoenix Columbus: 334 mi (537 km) from Nashville, flight 4h 25m Charlotte to Phoenix Charlotte: 339 mi (546 km) from Nashville, flight 4h 41m from $125 Chicago to Phoenix Chicago: 398 mi (640 km) from Nashville, flight 3h 55m from $54

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Nashville to Phoenix?

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

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

Via St Louis: 1h 15m to the connection, 3h 30m after it, about 7h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $161. 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 Nashville and Phoenix?

St Louis (7h 45m total), Denver (8h 5m total), Dallas (8h 5m total), Houston (8h 18m total) and Atlanta (8h 29m total).

How far is Phoenix from Nashville?

1,443 mi (2,322 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.