Nashville to Oakland (BNA–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,955 mi 5h 22m nonstop -3h behind 61 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and OAK, connecting options are available through 61 hubs.

Also explore BNA Routes OAK Routes BNA Live Flights OAK Live Flights BNA Delays OAK Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MEM ~6h 27m OMA ~6h 29m APA ~6h 29m VNY ~6h 31m JAC ~6h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,153
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → OAK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
74%
Return
OAK → BNA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric BNA→OAK SDF→OAK TYS→OAK
Distance from BNA – 151 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 5h 22m 4h 28m 5h 20m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Oakland flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,955 mi / 3,146 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 22m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,955 mi / 3,146 km
Flight time5h 22m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 5h 22m. The route covers 1,955 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BNA to OAK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, OMA, APA, VNY, JAC, LIT, MTJ, SDF, SMF, JCI, DFW, BZN, ASE, EGE, TRM, SCF, SAF, SNA, SUN, TYS, LNK, PSP, BFI, RIL, PDK, ATL, YIP, LRD, PVR, MCO, AZA, PHL, OPF, PVD, PBI, TEB, FLL, MIA, BDL, SJD, JFK, PWM, BOS, LGB, CLT, AUS, MDW, DAL, SLC, PDX, DEN, LAS, PHX, LAX, SEA, SAN, ONT, IAD, BUR, HOU and ABQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from OAK to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF and TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to OAK

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to OAK ranges from 5 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,955 miles (3,146 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).