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$87+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — BNA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$239
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$87
(United Airlines)

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August

Average price

$328
From Sacramento Intl to Nashville Intl
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:10 amSMF - BNA
1 stop26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/510:07 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3111:17 amSMF - BNA
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:46 pmBNA - SMF
2 stops19h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$242
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/212:06 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Sun 10/56:15 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$243
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Thu 10/96:12 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/2412:11 pmSMF - BNA
2 stops23h 01mFrontier
Sun 10/266:12 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/24:11 pmSMF - BNA
2 stops20h 36mFrontier
Sat 11/83:42 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop21h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/271:23 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Tue 11/47:34 amBNA - SMF
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 9/15$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:10 amSMF - BNA
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/75:06 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop17h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:16 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:46 pmBNA - SMF
2 stops19h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/304:11 pmSMF - BNA
2 stops20h 36mFrontier
Sun 11/98:53 pmBNA - SMF
2 stops17h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$260

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Nashville that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Nashville

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Price

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/2

12:06 pm-12:40 am

1 stop10h 34m

Nashville Intl

Sun 10/5

6:15 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 06m

$243

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

1:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/5

7:34 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$257

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/14

1:23 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/21

2:54 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$257

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

2:15 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$257

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/19

4:30 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 45m

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

$272

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

8:45 pm-4:25 am

1 stop5h 40m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/4

5:05 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 25m

$277

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/10

5:45 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 30m

$277

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/7

1:23 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/9

7:15 am-3:59 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$277

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

6:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Nashville Intl

Sun 11/2

7:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$277

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/13

1:30 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/17

4:42 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Nashville

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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 September 12, 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 $290). 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 September 17, 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 40% 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 September 14, 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.

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 September 17, 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
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Nashville?

    For as low as $257, Frontier 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 $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 $157 and $202, 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 $223. On average you can expect to pay $456. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $188.

  • 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 $48 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 $290). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$127Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$157Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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