San Antonio to Nashville (SAT–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1014
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
MDT TA
8:55 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN927
WN Southwest
738
6:45 AM
MDT TA
8:55 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1190
WN Southwest
73H
11:40 AM
MDT TA
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1682
WN Southwest
7S7
12:35 PM
MDT TA
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4146
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
MDT TA
6:00 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN859
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 PM
MDT TA
7:30 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN8858
WN Southwest
738
5:43 PM
MDT
7:38 PM+1
EDT
23h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2968
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2675
WN Southwest
738
7:50 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN478
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
EDT
10:40 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN787
WN Southwest
73H
1:45 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2570
WN Southwest
737
2:15 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN790
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 PM
EDT
11:15 PM
MDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1143
WN Southwest
7M8
9:39 PM
EDT
11:50 PM
MDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Antonio to Nashville
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 821 mi 2h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 68 1-stop hubs

SAT–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 821 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h05-23h55 100%
F9 Frontier 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (41 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAT to BNA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,353
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
SAT → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
BNA → SAT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric SAT→BNA AUS→BNA GRK→BNA
Distance from SAT 67 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7 1
Weekly flights 40 126 1
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 23h 27m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of San Antonio.
SAT: MDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
821 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 23h 55m.
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.

SAT–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance821 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time2h 5m to 23h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 39 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 23h 55m. The route covers 821 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from SAT to BNA. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, SAF, ISM, APA, TYS, PBI, EGE, APF, SUA, SCF, ASE, AUS, RVS, OKC, PLS, SDF, BCT, MTJ, HPN, FLG, SAV, PIE, JAC, YYZ, PHL, BZN, BUR, SJC, AXA, CUN, DCA, ATL, DFW, IAH, MSY, FLL, DAL, HOU, IAD, STL, ORD, MIA, BWI, SAN, DEN, MCO, MSP, PHX, LAS, CLT, MDW, BOS, EWR, SLC, DTW, LAX, MCI, TPA, SFO, SEA, JFK, SGR, FTW, GRK, UOX, SJT, TUL and ECP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from BNA to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS, GRK and CLL. 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 SAT to BNA

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAT to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to BNA ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 23 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 821 miles (1,322 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), Fort Cavazos (GRK) and College Station (CLL).