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

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San Jose to Nashville
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,942 mi 4h 10m nonstop +3h ahead 78 1-stop hubs

SJC–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,942 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 5 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (5 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 SJC to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,837
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
Return
BNA → SJC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
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 1 1 4
Weekly flights 5 1 45
Flight time 4h 10m 2h 39m 3h 8m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Nashville is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,942 mi / 3,126 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
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 10m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 1 return
1-stop connections78 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,942 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from SJC to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NUQ, SCF, TRM, SAF, SUS, VNY, MRY, SUN, EGE, SBA, STL, PSP, CLD, FCA, ASE, MTJ, JAC, BZN, HDN, SDF, SSI, OMA, TTN, APF, SAT, TEB, VRB, TMB, FXE, FRG, AGS, GSP, BCT, RDU, SUA, BUF, PBI, YYC, MCO, JAX, DCA, OPF, BED, SRQ, IAD, FLL, BOS, EWR, MIA, DAL, MSP, ORD, HND, DFW, LAS, MDW, BWI, PHX, LGB, LAX, SAN, DEN, DUB, AUS, ONT, SLC, SEA, SNA, BOI, ATL, BUR, HOU, PDX, SBN, HCR, LUK, PDK and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 3 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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to BNA ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,942 miles (3,126 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NUQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Concord (CCR).