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

OAK Airport Page →
1,955 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Executive Jet Management.
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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
DEN Denver 5h 40m WN F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 56m JXALXJWN F9SYWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Nashville flights
BUR Burbank 5h 58m WNXE WN Burbank (BUR) to Nashville flights
DAL Dallas 6h 3m WN EJAWN Dallas (DAL) to Nashville flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 12m AFAMCBC DLKEWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 6h 15m WNWUP EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
LGB Long Beach 6h 15m WN WN Long Beach (LGB) to Nashville flights
AUS Austin 6h 19m VJAWN AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to Nashville flights
SAN San Diego 6h 20m ASWN WN San Diego (SAN) to Nashville flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 20m EJAWN AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Nashville flights
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Oakland to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,955 mi 3h 51m 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
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,122
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
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
73%
Return
BNA → OAK
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
73%
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 63
Flight time 3h 51m 4h 20m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 63%
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 51m 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 51m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,955 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Hollywood Burbank.
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 51 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 Denver, Harry Reid and Hollywood Burbank. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Concord (CCR) and San Jose (SJC).