How to get from Portland to Nashville: connecting flights, about 8h 58m total

Flights from Portland to Nashville

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Best fares from Portland to Nashville

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Cheapest one-way $212 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $212 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $212 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $212

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver: 8h 58m
two tickets, via Chicago: $190
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,965 mi (3,163 km)

fastest

Via Denver

8h 58m

with the connection

Portland to Denver flight 3h 23m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Nashville flight 2h 35m

two ticketsfrom $364

Via Chicago

9h 27m

with the connection

Portland to Chicago flight 4h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Nashville flight 1h 42m

two ticketsfrom $190

Via Seattle

9h 27m

with the connection

Portland to Seattle flight 2h 3m

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

Seattle to Nashville flight 4h 24m

two ticketsfrom $292

Via Dallas

9h 37m

with the connection

Portland to Dallas flight 4h 45m

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

Dallas to Nashville flight 1h 52m

two ticketsfrom $226

Via Atlanta

9h 43m

with the connection

Portland to Atlanta flight 5h 33m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Nashville flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $373

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 Portland to cities closest to Nashville

Portland to Atlanta Atlanta: 215 mi (346 km) from Nashville, flight 5h 33m from $137 Portland to Chicago Chicago: 398 mi (640 km) from Nashville, flight 4h 45m from $145 Portland to Kansas City Kansas City: 472 mi (760 km) from Nashville, flight 3h 28m from $182 Portland to Washington Washington: 566 mi (911 km) from Nashville, flight 5h 53m from $269 Portland to Omaha Omaha: 606 mi (975 km) from Nashville, flight 6h 35m Portland to Orlando Orlando: 614 mi (988 km) from Nashville, flight 6h 29m from $131

To Nashville from cities closest to Portland

Seattle to Nashville Seattle: 146 mi (235 km) from Portland, flight 4h 24m from $160 San Francisco to Nashville San Francisco: 534 mi (860 km) from Portland, flight 4h 25m Calgary to Nashville Calgary: 550 mi (885 km) from Portland, flight 3h 25m from $276 Las Vegas to Nashville Las Vegas: 755 mi (1,215 km) from Portland, flight 3h 40m from $198 Los Angeles to Nashville Los Angeles: 825 mi (1,328 km) from Portland, flight 3h 55m from $162 Denver to Nashville Denver: 981 mi (1,579 km) from Portland, flight 2h 35m from $152

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Portland to Nashville?

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 Portland to Nashville?

Via Denver: 3h 23m to the connection, 2h 35m after it, about 8h 58m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $190. 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 Portland and Nashville?

Denver (8h 58m total), Chicago (9h 27m total), Seattle (9h 27m total), Dallas (9h 37m total) and Atlanta (9h 43m total).

How far is Nashville from Portland?

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.