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$75+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Sacramento (BNA - SMF)

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SMF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or April, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$240
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$75
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$316
From Nashville Intl to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/234:46 pmBNA - SMF
2 stops17h 50mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/287:26 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop18h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$240
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/64:19 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop9h 06mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/128:13 amSMF - BNA
1 stop13h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/44:20 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/612:59 amSMF - BNA
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/27:35 amBNA - SMF
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Thu 9/118:45 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$252
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/14:19 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop9h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/57:46 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/226:20 amBNA - SMF
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Fri 7/2511:15 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/10$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/266:00 amBNA - SMF
3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/301:09 pmSMF - BNA
2 stops23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 8/156:04 amBNA - SMF
2 stops8h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/158:35 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$339
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 10/66:12 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Thu 10/912:11 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$363
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2511:48 amBNA - SMF
1 stop10h 50mJetBlue
Mon 6/309:33 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop11h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$459

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to Sacramento 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Nashville

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Sacramento

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Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Wed 7/23

4:46 pm-8:36 am

2 stops17h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/28

7:26 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop18h 03m

$240

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/6

4:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/12

8:13 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 46m

$246

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/4

4:20 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/6

12:59 am-12:02 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$247

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/2

7:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

8:45 pm-5:00 am

1 stop6h 15m

$252

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/1

4:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

7:46 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 54m

$256

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/22

6:20 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/25

11:15 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 09m

$257

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-9:24 am

3 stops29h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/30

1:09 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops23h 12m

$301

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/15

6:04 am-12:59 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/15

8:35 pm-5:26 am

1 stop6h 51m

$339

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Mon 10/6

6:12 am-11:26 am

1 stop7h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/9

12:11 pm-12:52 am

1 stop10h 41m

$363

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Wed 6/25

11:48 am-8:38 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/30

9:33 pm-11:03 am

1 stop11h 30m

$459

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Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nashville to Sacramento

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nashville to Sacramento. 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 Nashville to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Nashville to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 BNA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Sacramento in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Nashville to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville to Sacramento. 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 Nashville to Sacramento?

    Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from Nashville Intl. Booking flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Sacramento from 7 different airlines. 4h 35m is how long a flight from Nashville to Sacramento Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Nashville to Sacramento flight route?

    Flights from Nashville Intl to Sacramento Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $240. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $246 and $247, respectively. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Nashville to Sacramento are Spirit Airlines ($75), Hawaiian Airlines ($118), and Southwest ($124).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Sacramento?

    While on average a flight from Nashville to Sacramento is generally $441, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $198. When looking at the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $185 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville to Sacramento 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 Nashville to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Nashville to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 Nashville to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to Sacramento. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$143Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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