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

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1,913 mi airlines 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 17h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1879
WN Southwest
7M8
2:01 PM
EDT
4:26 PM
PDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4476
WN Southwest
737
3:30 PM
EDT
6:25 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1677
WN Southwest
7M8
4:55 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
PDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3991
WN Southwest
73H
10:55 PM
PDT TB
5:00 AM+1
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4314
WN Southwest
73H
11:00 PM
PDT TB
5:05 AM+1
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4472
WN Southwest
B38M
11:05 PM
PDT TB
5:05 AM+1
EDT
4h
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 Sacramento
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,913 mi 4h 45m nonstop -3h behind 40 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 40 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 14 737, 7M8 4h45-5h25 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,132
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 → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → SMF delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,913 mi / 3,078 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m to 5h 25m.
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 45m to 5h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 45m to 5h 25m. The route covers 1,913 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SMF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, CVG, VNY, MCI, RIL, OKC, SNA, PSP, PBI, JFK, AUS, ATL, STL, CLT, HOU, DFW, DTW, MDW, DEN, DAL, LAS, SEA, ORD, PHX, SFO, SAN, PDX, BWI, LAX, IAH, ONT, SLC, BUR, MCO, MSP, LGB, EWR, IAD, SEZ and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SMF to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SMF

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNA to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SMF ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,913 miles (3,078 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.