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$92+ 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SMF
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or November, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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$183
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One-way from

$92
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Average price

$256
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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 September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:05 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/148:45 amSMF - BNA
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$183
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 10/246:12 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Sun 10/2612:11 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$202
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:00 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/2311:59 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$230
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.
Sun 10/266:12 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Sun 11/93:46 pmSMF - BNA
2 stops21h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$232
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/151:35 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/198:35 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$234
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 12/117:40 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/121:23 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$242
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.
Wed 10/158:05 pmBNA - SMF
2 stops20h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/196:16 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$250
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.
Mon 9/298:42 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/28:35 amSMF - BNA
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$252
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.
Sun 10/196:12 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Fri 10/2412:11 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$253
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 12/48:54 pmBNA - SMF
2 stops19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/83:30 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$257

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

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NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/11

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

8:45 am-5:03 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$183

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/11

7:40 pm-11:41 am

1 stop18h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/12

1:23 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 36m

$242

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

2:15 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 57m

$257

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Sun 2/15

7:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

10:40 pm-8:22 am

1 stop7h 42m

$257

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Sat 11/15

6:45 am-1:44 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/20

2:34 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$261

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/11

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-3:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$273

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/11

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/16

11:10 am-10:44 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$273

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/11

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

5:15 am-4:58 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$273

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/11

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/13

5:15 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$273

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/9

1:30 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$277

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The best insider tips for Nashville to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Nashville to Sacramento trip
Airports
BNA

For self-parking, Terminal Garage 1 and 2 are closest to the terminal. Terminal Lot A offers cheaper rates and is within walking distance.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
SMF

Catch the SacRT Route 142 express bus from SMF to downtown Sacramento. It runs hourly and takes about 30 minutes.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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

Matt Meltzer

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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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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 34 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 $397). 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 September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Sacramento at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 September 14, 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. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 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 6 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.

  • How long is the flight from Nashville to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from Nashville to Sacramento can take about 7h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $183. 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 Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $109. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $179 and $207, respectively. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Sacramento?

    While on average a flight from Nashville to Sacramento is generally $579, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $397. When looking at the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $234 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 $397). 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 6 airlines flying from Nashville to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$109Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$207Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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