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

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Oakland to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,955 mi 2h 39m nonstop +3h ahead 65 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OAK and BNA, connecting options are available through 65 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,208
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
Return
BNA → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 0 4 1
Weekly flights 1 45 1
Flight time 2h 39m 3h 8m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Nashville is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 9:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,955 mi / 3,146 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 39m.
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 time2h 39m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 39m. The route covers 1,955 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from OAK to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, SAF, TRM, ASE, SUN, MRY, VNY, SNA, PSP, SBA, FCA, JAC, MSY, CLD, BZN, MEM, OMA, MKE, ISM, EGE, SDF, VRB, SFO, HPN, CHS, AGS, TEB, DFW, ATL, PBI, ZLO, YYZ, BCT, IAD, OPF, PHL, BWI, LIR, FLL, YUL, BOS, MIA, STT, HND, MDW, LAS, SLC, DAL, ABQ, DEN, PHX, LAX, SEA, PDX, BOI, SAN, LGB, HCR, AUS, ONT, HOU, BUR, OKC, SJD and AHN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 3 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.
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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 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 ranges from 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,955 miles (3,146 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Concord (CCR) and San Jose (SJC).