San Jose to Nashville (SJC–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJC Airport Page →
1,942 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 12m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1991
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 AM
PDT TB
1:05 PM
CDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4008
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
PDT TB
3:10 PM
CDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3657
WN Southwest
7M8
10:20 AM
PDT TB
4:35 PM
CDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2426
WN Southwest
73H
2:55 PM
CDT
5:30 PM
PDT
4h 35m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UD956
UD Hera Flight
4:24 PM
CDT
6:26 PM
PDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN674
WN Southwest
7S7
5:13 PM
CDT
7:37 PM
PDT
4h 24m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3825
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
PDT
4h 40m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN662
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
CDT
9:40 PM
PDT
4h 30m
52%
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
DEN Denver 5h 45m ACCMUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 53m F9LXJWN F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Nashville flights
DAL Dallas 6h EJAWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Nashville flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 2m AFAMDL DLKEWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nashville flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 5m AAASBA AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville flights
BUR Burbank 6h 10m WN WN Burbank (BUR) to Nashville flights
SAN San Diego 6h 17m ASEJAWN WN San Diego (SAN) to Nashville flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 18m AFAMCI AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 24m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
MDW Chicago 6h 25m EJALXJWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Jose to Nashville
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,942 mi 4h 15m nonstop +2h ahead

SJC–BNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,942 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7M8, 7S7 4h15 84%
KAI KAI 0 84%
TWY TWY 0 84%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI + TWY + WN (8 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, SJC to BNA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,698
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
SJC → BNA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
94%
Return
BNA → SJC
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric SJC→BNA OAK→BNA SFO→BNA
Distance from SJC 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 7
Weekly flights 8 1 41
Flight time 4h 15m 3h 31m 4h 10m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,942 mi / 3,126 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 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.

SJC–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,942 mi / 3,126 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,942 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from SJC to BNA: Southwest Airlines, and others.
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 Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from BNA to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and CCR. 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 SJC to BNA

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to BNA is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,942 miles (3,126 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Concord (CCR).