Nashville to San Jose (BNA–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to San Jose
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,942 mi 5h 10m nonstop -3h behind 89 1-stop hubs

BNA–SJC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,942 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – – 44% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
89
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MEM ~6h 39m OKC ~6h 41m JAC ~6h 45m SGF ~6h 47m ABQ ~6h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,772
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 → SJC
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
80%
Return
SJC → BNA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric BNA→SJC SDF→SJC
Distance from BNA – 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 5h 10m 4h 35m
Departure OTP 44% –
Louisville (SDF) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,942 mi / 3,126 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m.
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–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,942 mi / 3,126 km
Flight time5h 10m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 5 return
1-stop connections89 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 5h 10m. The route covers 1,942 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SJC. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, OKC, JAC, SGF, ABQ, IND, OMA, CCR, SAF, ROG, SAT, ASE, RIL, SDF, BZN, APC, JVL, VNY, MLI, AGS, SFO, TEX, SNA, JAN, IAH, LBB, SAV, SCF, TRM, PWA, SUN, CHS, CMH, STL, PSP, FNL, BHM, CEU, HDN, RDU, YYZ, SFB, FCA, BFI, IAD, SRQ, PIT, MCO, FXE, PVR, RSW, JAX, MSY, MHH, TEB, LGA, BCT, YUL, OPF, PVD, HPN, MMU, MIA, JFK, BDA, LGB, ATL, ORD, DAL, AUS, PHL, MDW, LAS, DEN, PHX, PBI, SAN, DUB, DFW, MSP, SEA, LAX, BUR, BWI, HOU, ONT, SLC, PDX and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SJC to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SJC

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SJC ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,942 miles (3,126 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

89 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).