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$64+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Nashville (SMF - BNA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — BNA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Nashville Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Nashville (BNA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

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$185
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One-way from

$64
(FlightHub)

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June

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August

Average price

$318
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/259:33 amSMF - BNA
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/303:26 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$185
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/259:33 amSMF - BNA
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/298:42 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop13h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$186
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/303:18 pmSMF - BNA
2 stops17h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/63:26 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:30 amSMF - BNA
1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/219:38 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:30 amSMF - BNA
2 stops14h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/173:26 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:40 pmSMF - BNA
2 stops15h 57mFrontier
Thu 9/186:15 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:06 pmSMF - BNA
2 stops19h 31mFrontier
Mon 10/66:15 amBNA - SMF
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$193
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:30 amSMF - BNA
1 stop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/163:26 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$196
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1912:06 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/273:26 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$199
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/42:56 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1110:07 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$202
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/206:30 amSMF - BNA
1 stop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/243:26 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop19h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$203

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Nashville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Nashville that are best for you.

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SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/25

9:33 am-7:47 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/30

3:26 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$185

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/30

6:30 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/1

3:26 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$186

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/6

11:52 am-12:59 am

1 stop11h 07m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/11

10:07 pm-10:52 am

1 stop14h 45m

$186

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/25

9:33 am-7:47 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/29

8:42 pm-8:38 am

1 stop13h 56m

$186

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/24

6:30 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/29

8:42 pm-8:38 am

1 stop13h 56m

$186

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/5

6:30 am-7:47 pm

1 stop11h 17m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/8

8:42 pm-8:38 am

1 stop13h 56m

$186

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/30

3:18 pm-10:26 am

2 stops17h 08m

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/6

3:26 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$187

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Nashville Intl

Sun 9/21

9:38 pm-11:13 am

1 stop15h 35m

$189

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

6:30 am-11:23 pm

2 stops14h 53m

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/17

3:26 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$190

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

3:40 pm-9:37 am

2 stops15h 57m

Nashville Intl

Sun 9/14

6:15 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 06m

$192

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Nashville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nashville from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Nashville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Nashville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Nashville. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Nashville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Nashville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Sacramento to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $291). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Nashville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

When flying from Sacramento to Nashville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Nashville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Nashville. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Nashville flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sacramento to Nashville chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of 1-stop itineraries from Sacramento to Nashville on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sacramento to Nashville, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $188.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sacramento to Nashville?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Nashville, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 18m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Nashville, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 38m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nashville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nashville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nashville. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Nashville by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Nashville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Nashville?

    Booking a flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Nashville Intl (BNA) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sacramento to Nashville. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Sacramento Intl to Nashville Intl, all of which are around 4h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Sacramento Intl to Nashville.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Nashville flight route?

    This flight path from Sacramento Intl to Nashville Intl was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Nashville round-trip?

    Currently priced at $127, Frontier will fly you from Sacramento to Nashville and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $150 and $192, respectively. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

    The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to Nashville is $168. On average you can expect to pay $371. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $136.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Sacramento to Nashville?

    Most of the time, Sacramento to Nashville flights that have layovers will stop in Dallas.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    The majority of Dallas visitors spend their time at American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion are located about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers can rent a car at Dallas/Fort Worth for an average daily rate of $52 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Sacramento to Nashville flights?

    Sacramento to Nashville flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Salt Lake City.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Nashville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Nashville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Nashville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Nashville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Nashville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Sacramento to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $291). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to Nashville

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Nashville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$127Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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