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$140+ 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SMF
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or March, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 July 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/102:52 pm
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop23h 42m
Frontier
Mon 9/217:58 pm
SMF
-
BNA
2 stops20h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/102:52 pm
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop23h 42m
Frontier
Wed 9/167:15 pm
SMF
-
BNA
1 stop16h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 9/142:52 pm
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop30h 11m
Frontier
Mon 9/217:58 pm
SMF
-
BNA
2 stops20h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Mon 8/103:41 pm
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop26h 30m
Frontier
Mon 8/177:44 pm
SMF
-
BNA
2 stops38h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 9/812:55 pm
BNA
-
SMF
2 stops31h 25m
Frontier
Wed 9/167:15 pm
SMF
-
BNA
1 stop16h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/102:52 pm
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop23h 42m
Frontier
Tue 9/227:58 pm
SMF
-
BNA
2 stops39h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 9/142:52 pm
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop30h 11m
Frontier
Tue 9/227:58 pm
SMF
-
BNA
2 stops39h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Mon 8/103:41 pm
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/167:44 pm
SMF
-
BNA
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Mon 8/103:41 pm
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop26h 30m
Frontier
Sat 8/156:28 pm
SMF
-
BNA
2 stops13h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Fri 9/112:10 pm
BNA
-
SMF
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Sat 9/192:15 pm
SMF
-
BNA
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$319
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/273:41 pm
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop26h 23m
Frontier
Wed 8/55:07 pm
SMF
-
BNA
1 stop19h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5$320

Find 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 July 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$282
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$140
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$328
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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 July 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/30

5:31 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/2

2:25 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$329

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/30

6:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/2

11:05 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$426

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/17

6:30 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/22

5:45 pm-8:49 am

2 stops13h 04m

$434

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/28

2:45 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

8:55 am-9:37 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$439

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/6

4:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/11

7:45 am-9:37 pm

2 stops11h 52m

$452

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/13

12:20 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/19

7:20 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$478

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/3

7:45 am-10:30 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/9

11:05 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$486

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/29

9:36 am-5:39 pm

2 stops10h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/29

10:55 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$582
Quickest round-trip

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/13

2:10 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/18

7:20 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$588

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/2

12:30 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/5

7:20 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$588

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Compare providers for flights from Nashville to Sacramento

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 Nashville to Sacramento in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Nashville-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Nashville-Sacramento 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 Nashville to Sacramento

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Booking 49 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Sacramento (average of $256). Flying from Nashville to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 July 9, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Sacramento in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nashville to Sacramento?

The best insider tips for Nashville to Sacramento flights

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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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 July 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Nashville to Sacramento have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,783 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 is 1 daily flight to Sacramento from 4 different airlines. 4h 30m 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.

  • How long is the flight from Nashville to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from Nashville to Sacramento can take about 6h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. There are 1911 mi between Nashville and Sacramento. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $234. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $236 and $236, respectively. These flights start at 31% 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 Delta ($113), JetBlue ($114), and American Airlines ($118).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Sacramento?

    While on average a flight from Nashville to Sacramento is generally $394, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $141. When looking at the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $319 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Sacramento (average of $256). Flying from Nashville to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 4 airlines flying from Nashville to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 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 July 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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