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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nashville to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:08 am
• Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 12:07 am.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

A direct flight from Nashville to Philadelphia takes 2h 08m, covering 1,745 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Philadelphia range from C$ 217 to C$ 531, with an average of C$ 393 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 217 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 14% above the route average of C$ 393. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 287 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to C$ 399 for direct.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Spirit Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Nashville to Philadelphia flights are:

• American Airlines: 85% on time
• Spirit Airlines: 83% on time
• Frontier: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 63–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Philadelphia flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 309 to C$ 2,708. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Nashville to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Nashville to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 174, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 39 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Nashville to Philadelphia usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Nashville to Philadelphia route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

One-stop flights from Nashville to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Orlando (MCO) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Des Moines (DSM) – 5% of one-stop connections

Orlando (MCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Nashville to Philadelphia route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 303 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 481, a difference of C$ 178. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Nashville and Philadelphia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 38m, compared with 7h 52m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 8h 22m via Orlando (MCO).

Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Nashville (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia Convention Center, and Mutter Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Nashville to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.