Santa Fe to Nashville (SAF–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAF Airport Page →
1,086 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 41m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA9916
AA American
5:31 PM
CDT
7:13 PM
MDT
2h 42m
52%
M T W T F S S
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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 6 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 38m AABAIB AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
DAL Dallas 4h 46m EJAXE WN Dallas (DAL) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 4h 55m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 5h 49m AA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 26m AA AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 54m AAFJ AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Fe to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,086 mi 2h 22m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SAF and BNA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAF to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
477
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
SAF → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
BNA → SAF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Santa Fe

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric SAF→BNA ABQ→BNA ALS→BNA
Distance from SAF 49 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 1 15
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 18m 2h 29m
Airports within 200 miles of SAF with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Santa Fe.
SAF: MDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Fe, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,086 mi / 1,747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m 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.

SAF–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Fe to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,086 mi / 1,747 km
Flight time2h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAF
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAF to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 2h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,086 miles.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field and Denver.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Santa Fe.
Yes, return flights from BNA to SAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABQ, ALS and ROW. 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 SAF to BNA

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAF to BNA is about 2 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,086 miles (1,747 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Albuquerque (ABQ), Alamosa (ALS) and Roswell (ROW).