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

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Sacramento to Nashville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,909 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

SAC–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 1,909 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAC–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAC to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Other ways to reach Nashville from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric SAC→BNA SMF→BNA CCR→BNA
Distance from SAC 14 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 7
Flight time 3h 35m 4h 5m 2h 31m
Airports within 200 miles of SAC with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,909 mi / 3,072 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
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.

SAC–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,909 mi / 3,072 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SAC
IATA / ICAOSAC / KSAC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAC to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento Executive Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,909 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAC to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, OMA, SAN, LAX, MCO, MDW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from BNA to SAC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, CCR and OAK. 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 SAC to BNA

Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAC to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAC to BNA ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,909 miles (3,072 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SNA. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Concord (CCR) and Oakland (OAK).