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$77+ 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — BNA
Jan 31 — Feb 71
Sat 1/31
Sat 2/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Nashville Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 January 1, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:10 amSMF - BNA
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:05 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$451
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:40 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Sun 1/47:45 amBNA - SMF
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/30$510
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:10 pmSMF - BNA
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Sun 1/47:45 amBNA - SMF
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/31$619
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:20 pmSMF - BNA
3 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/411:59 amBNA - SMF
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$825
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:20 amSMF - BNA
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Fri 1/212:40 pmBNA - SMF
Nonstop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/30$1,127

Find 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 January 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$337
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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 January 1, 2026.
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

Wed 1/28

6:15 am-3:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/31

7:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$247

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

12:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/4

8:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$247

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

10:20 pm-8:17 am

1 stop7h 57m

Nashville Intl

Mon 3/2

4:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$259

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/10

7:31 am-4:13 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/7

10:00 am-5:48 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$267

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/5

9:05 pm-5:25 am

1 stop6h 20m

Nashville Intl

Sat 3/7

6:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$277

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/11

11:59 pm-9:37 am

1 stop7h 38m

Nashville Intl

Mon 3/16

2:30 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$277

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/23

6:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Nashville Intl

Thu 3/26

7:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$277

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/12

8:50 pm-5:25 am

1 stop6h 35m

Nashville Intl

Sun 2/15

7:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$277

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

12:58 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/4

9:00 am-5:46 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$282

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

6:37 am-6:38 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/31

3:34 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$283

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Nashville in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Nashville flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Nashville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Nashville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Nashville flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Nashville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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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 December 26, 2025.

Booking 43 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Nashville (average of $135). Flying from Sacramento to Nashville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 January 1, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to Nashville as you normally would.

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 January 1, 2026.
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
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,074 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,258 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Nashville?

    For as low as $247, Delta can have you in Nashville from Sacramento in 6h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1911 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $94, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Nashville and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $135 and $173, respectively. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Nashville one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to Nashville for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

    The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to Nashville is $203. On average you can expect to pay $411. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $204.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Nashville (average of $135). Flying from Sacramento to Nashville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 January 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$173Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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