How to get from Nashville to Portland: connecting flights, about 8h total

Flights from Nashville to Portland

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Best fares from Nashville to Portland

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Cheapest one-way $180 22 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $430 22 December 2026, UA Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $180

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver: 8h
two tickets, via Dallas: $263
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,965 mi (3,163 km)

fastest

Via Denver

with the connection

Nashville to Denver flight 3h 1m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Portland flight 1h 59m

two ticketsfrom $287

Via Seattle

8h 24m

with the connection

Nashville to Seattle flight 5h 14m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Seattle-Tacoma International. Departure to Portland: Boeing Field International, Seattle-Tacoma International.

Seattle to Portland flight 10m

two ticketsfrom $579

Via Atlanta

8h 34m

with the connection

Nashville to Atlanta flight 1h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Portland flight 4h 24m

two ticketsfrom $615

Via Dallas

8h 41m

with the connection

Nashville to Dallas flight 2h 20m

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

Dallas to Portland flight 3h 21m

two ticketsfrom $263

Via Chicago

8h 46m

with the connection

Nashville to Chicago flight 1h 59m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Portland flight 3h 47m

two ticketsfrom $403

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 Portland

Nashville to Seattle Seattle: 146 mi (235 km) from Portland, flight 5h 14m from $225 Nashville to San Francisco San Francisco: 534 mi (860 km) from Portland, flight 5h 8m Nashville to Calgary Calgary: 550 mi (885 km) from Portland, flight 4h 50m Nashville to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 755 mi (1,215 km) from Portland, flight 4h 20m from $104 Nashville to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 825 mi (1,328 km) from Portland, flight 4h 40m from $200 Nashville to Denver Denver: 981 mi (1,579 km) from Portland, flight 3h 1m from $152

To Portland from cities closest to Nashville

Atlanta to Portland Atlanta: 215 mi (346 km) from Nashville, flight 4h 24m from $244 Indianapolis to Portland Indianapolis: 252 mi (405 km) from Nashville, flight 8h 1m from $180 Chicago to Portland Chicago: 398 mi (640 km) from Nashville, flight 3h 47m from $183 Kansas City to Portland Kansas City: 472 mi (760 km) from Nashville, flight 5h 55m from $160 Washington to Portland Washington: 566 mi (911 km) from Nashville, flight 5h 45m from $205 Omaha to Portland Omaha: 606 mi (975 km) from Nashville, flight 6h 15m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Nashville to Portland?

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

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

Via Denver: 3h 1m to the connection, 1h 59m after it, about 8h in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $263. 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 Portland?

Denver (8h total), Seattle (8h 24m total), Atlanta (8h 34m total), Dallas (8h 41m total) and Chicago (8h 46m total).

How far is Portland from Nashville?

1,965 mi (3,163 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.