Nashville to Sacramento (BNA–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,913 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 4h30-4h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→SMF | TYS→SMF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 35m | 4h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to SMF
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BNA to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to SMF is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,913 miles (3,078 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Salt Lake City and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).