DTX → BNA
Nashville
Live music, hot chicken, and the Grand Ole Opry.
- Flight
- ~1h 50m nonstop, 2x weekly on Avelo
- Best time
- April–June and September–October for festivals and mild weather; December for holiday shows
- Weather
- Four seasons
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Overview
Nashville is the classic long weekend: honky-tonks on Broadway, a night at the Opry or the Ryman, and plenty to eat in between. Avelo flies nonstop from DTX twice weekly (Thu, Sun) starting December 17, 2026, which lines up exactly with a Thursday-to-Sunday trip.
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Things to do
- Grand Ole Opry
- Ryman Auditorium
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Lower Broadway honky-tonks
- The Gulch and 12 South neighborhoods
Family-friendly activities
- Nashville Zoo
- Adventure Science Center
- Gaylord Opryland holiday displays
- The Parthenon in Centennial Park
Business travel
- BNA is about 15 minutes from downtown by car outside rush hour.
- The Music City Center convention hall sits a few blocks south of Broadway.
- Downtown hotel rates spike on big-event weekends — book early if a conference overlaps a concert.
Hotel recommendations
Rental car pickup
What to pack
- Boots you can actually walk in
- Layers for cold evenings
- Earplugs for Broadway-adjacent hotels
- Portable phone charger
Weather
Four seasons; winter highs around 50°F, humid summers in the 90s.
Frequently asked questions
When do flights from McKinney to Nashville start?
December 17, 2026. Avelo flies the route twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays.
How long is the flight from McKinney to Nashville?
Just under two hours nonstop, based on comparable North Texas–Nashville flights.
Does the schedule work for a weekend in Nashville?
Yes. Out Thursday, back Sunday is the only pattern the schedule allows, and it's a three-night weekend. Anything shorter doesn't fit a twice-weekly route.
Is there a $99 fare to Nashville?
Avelo's introductory $99 one-way fare, including a checked bag, covers travel December 1–17, 2026 and January 7–31, 2027. It must be booked by October 12, 2026, and seats at that price are limited.
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