Oakland to Nashville (OAK–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

OAK Airport Page →
1,955 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 55m LXJWNXE F9SYWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Nashville flights
BUR Burbank 6h BXRWNXE WN Burbank (BUR) to Nashville flights
DAL Dallas 6h DLXWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 6h 1m KOWWN F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 10m WN AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville flights
SAN San Diego 6h 15m ASSISWN WN San Diego (SAN) to Nashville flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 15m LXJPCJWN AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Nashville flights
LGB Long Beach 6h 15m WN WN Long Beach (LGB) to Nashville flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 17m AFAMDL DLKEWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nashville flights
AUS Austin 6h 22m WN AMDLEJA Austin (AUS) to Nashville flights
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Oakland to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,955 mi 3h 31m nonstop +2h ahead

OAK–BNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,108
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
OAK → BNA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
60%
Return
BNA → OAK
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric OAK→BNA SFO→BNA CCR→BNA
Distance from OAK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights ~1 41
Flight time 3h 31m 4h 27m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,955 mi / 3,146 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 31m gate to gate.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

OAK–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,955 mi / 3,146 km
Flight time3h 31m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 3h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 1,955 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Hollywood Burbank and Dallas Love Field.
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from BNA to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, CCR and SJC. 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 OAK to BNA

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OAK to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to BNA is about 3 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,955 miles (3,146 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Hollywood Burbank and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Concord (CCR) and San Jose (SJC).