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

SAT Airport Page →
821 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 18m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3987
WN Southwest
737
6:40 AM
CDT TA
8:55 AM
CDT
2h 15m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3557
WN Southwest
B38M
7:00 AM
CDT TA
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 15m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3427
WN Southwest
B38M
12:20 PM
CDT TA
2:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2499
WN Southwest
737
1:05 PM
CDT TA
3:20 PM
CDT
2h 15m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1782
WN Southwest
73H
1:40 PM
CDT TA
3:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN481
WN Southwest
7S7
1:50 PM
CDT TA
4:05 PM
CDT
2h 15m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4155
WN Southwest
B38M
4:40 PM
CDT TA
6:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4193
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 PM
CDT TA
8:05 PM
CDT
2h
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN269
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
CDT
2h 20m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4467
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
CDT
2h 20m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN663
WN Southwest
73H
8:05 AM
CDT
10:25 AM
CDT
2h 20m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4371
WN Southwest
7M8
2:25 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
CDT
2h 20m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN665
WN Southwest
73H
10:45 PM
CDT
1:00 AM+1
CDT
2h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DAL Dallas 3h 45m EJAJTLWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 2m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
IAH Houston 4h 4m ACCMEK CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Nashville flights
HOU Houston 4h 8m LXJWN WN Houston (HOU) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 27m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 40m WN WNXSR Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville flights
STL St Louis 4h 43m WN EJAWN St Louis (STL) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 4h 46m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 55m EJAWN WN New Orleans (MSY) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 8m AABA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to Nashville
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 821 mi 2h 15m nonstop

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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 21 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h-2h15 100%
F9 Frontier 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,584
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
58%
Return
BNA → SAT
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
38%
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 VCT→BNA
Distance from SAT 67 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 13 2
Weekly flights 21 77 1
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 40m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
821 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m 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.

SAT–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance821 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 821 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAT to BNA: Southwest Airlines and Frontier.
This route has daily 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 Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
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, VCT and GRK. 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 SAT to BNA

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAT to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to BNA is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 821 miles (1,322 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), Victoria (VCT) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).