Nashville to Sacramento (BNA–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1677
WN Southwest
738
2:52 PM
CDT
5:14 PM
PDT
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3991
WN Southwest
738
10:55 PM
PDT TB
5:00 AM+1
CDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4314
WN Southwest
738
11:00 PM
PDT TB
5:05 AM+1
CDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nashville to Sacramento
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,913 mi 4h 22m nonstop -2h behind 59 1-stop hubs

BNA–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,913 miles in approximately 4h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 738 4h22 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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 SMF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,163
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.

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric BNA→SMF TYS→SMF
Distance from BNA 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 4h 22m 4h 46m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: CDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,913 mi / 3,078 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 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.

BNA–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,913 mi / 3,078 km
Flight time4h 22m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 4h 22m. The route covers 1,913 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SMF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, VNY, OKC, MKC, BJC, ABQ, SNA, EAR, CVG, MCI, AFW, RIL, SBA, TYS, LAN, FAT, UDD, BOI, BZN, CLE, TEB, PVR, PSP, YYZ, BFI, RDU, PBI, SJD, YVR, IAD, CLT, JFK, ATL, STL, DFW, MSP, EWR, LGB, SFO, IAH, SEA, BWI, DAL, MDW, DTW, ORD, DEN, LAS, PHX, ONT, SLC, SAN, LAX, AUS, HOU, MCO, BUR, PDX and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SMF to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. 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 SMF

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SMF ranges from 4 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,913 miles (3,078 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 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 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).