Nashville to San Antonio (BNA–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2968
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2675
WN Southwest
738
7:50 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN478
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
EDT
10:40 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN787
WN Southwest
73H
1:45 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2570
WN Southwest
737
2:15 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN790
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 PM
EDT
11:15 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1143
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 PM
EDT
1:10 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1014
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
MDT TA
8:55 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN927
WN Southwest
738
6:45 AM
MDT TA
8:55 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1190
WN Southwest
73H
11:40 AM
MDT TA
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1682
WN Southwest
7S7
12:35 PM
MDT TA
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN4146
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
MDT TA
6:00 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN859
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 PM
MDT TA
7:30 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN8858
WN Southwest
738
5:43 PM
MDT
7:38 PM+1
EDT
23h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to San Antonio
1 carrier, 39 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 821 mi 2h 30m nonstop -2h behind 66 1-stop hubs

BNA–SAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 821 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 39 737, 738, 73H, 7M8 2h30-2h40 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (39 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to SAT direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,265
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → SAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAT → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric BNA→SAT SDF→SAT TYS→SAT
Distance from BNA 151 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 39 1 1
Flight time 2h 30m 3h 11m 3h 16m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
821 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 40m.
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.

BNA–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance821 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights39 out / 40 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 40m. The route covers 821 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SAT. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, OKC, ECP, TUL, SDF, TYS, ADS, FTW, CMI, SRQ, YYZ, APF, CLE, MKC, ISM, MLI, DSM, APA, SAV, ASE, CUN, JAC, PHL, RIL, PBI, QRO, PLS, SNA, TEB, SJC, STT, SJO, IAH, MIA, DFW, DCA, MSY, ATL, RDU, HOU, STL, MDW, DAL, MSP, DTW, ORD, CLT, SEA, MCO, CHS, BWI, MCI, IAD, DEN, LAS, SAN, PHX, SFO, TPA, JFK, SLC, LAX, EWR, FLL, BOS and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SAT 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 SAT

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SAT ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 821 miles (1,322 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).