Nashville trip from Austin (AUS): what 3 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 3-night Nashville trip from Austin (AUS) runs about $1,420 to $1,720 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Southwest non-stop | East Nashville bungalow · 3★ | $420 | $510 | $480 | $310 | $1,720 |
| Best value | United Basic Economy via Houston (budget fare) | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $330 | $300 | $480 | $310 | $1,420 |
| Least cash | Southwest non-stop | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $420 | $300 | $480 | $310 | $1,510 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Lower Broadway honky-tonks$40 for 2
- Henrietta RedOrder: Oysters from the raw bar · $40 for 2 over your food budget
Day 2
- Grand Ole Opry show$140 for 2
- Monell's family-style SouthernOrder: Skillet fried chicken, passed around the table · in your food budget
Day 3
- Whiskey distillery tour$50 for 2
- Bluebird Cafe songwriters$40 for 2
- Prince's Hot ChickenOrder: Hot chicken, from the place that started it · in your food budget
Flights from Austin (AUS)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Basic Economy via Houston | 1 stop | 4h 30m | $330 |
| Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta | 1 stop | 4h 58m | $340 |
| United via Houston | 1 stop | 4h 30m | $400 |
| Delta via Atlanta | 1 stop | 4h 58m | $410 |
| American via Dallas | 1 stop | 4h 34m | $420 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 2h 11m | $420 |
Food: about $80 a person a day
Breakfast$14
Lunch$18
Dinner$40
Snacks and coffee$8
Restaurants worth the trip
- Prince's Hot ChickenOrder: Hot chicken, from the place that started it · about $15 a person
- Hattie B'sOrder: Hot chicken at Medium if it's your first time · about $16 a person
- Monell's family-style SouthernOrder: Skillet fried chicken, passed around the table · about $25 a person
- Biscuit LoveOrder: Bonuts (biscuit doughnuts) · about $18 a person
- Henrietta RedOrder: Oysters from the raw bar · about $60 a person
Questions
How much is a 3-night trip to Nashville from Austin (AUS)?
About $1,420 to $1,720 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 3 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Austin (AUS) to Nashville?
United Basic Economy via Houston at about $330 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Nashville?
About $80 a person a day at mid-range places, or $480 for 2 over 3 days.
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