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$84+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — BNA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Nashville Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$352
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Nashville
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/197:30 pmSMF - BNA
2 stops21h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/269:08 pmBNA - SMF
3 stops24h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/292:22 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/39:00 amBNA - SMF
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/57:30 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/126:01 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop20h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/71:55 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Tue 4/157:00 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 2/19$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/59:15 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Sat 4/125:15 pmBNA - SMF
Nonstop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$287
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/32:07 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/135:41 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 5/107:45 amSMF - BNA
2 stops8h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/156:00 amBNA - SMF
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$298
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 9/286:30 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop9h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 10/29:00 amBNA - SMF
1 stop10h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$323

Find flights from Sacramento to Nashville within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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Price

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

7:30 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops21h 49m

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/26

9:08 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops24h 32m

$248

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/29

2:22 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/3

9:00 am-3:48 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$252

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/7

1:55 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 17m

Nashville Intl

Sat 4/12

6:50 am-2:17 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$257

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/12

12:44 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/16

6:00 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop20h 32m

$264

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/5

9:15 pm-5:00 am

1 stop5h 45m

Nashville Intl

Sat 4/12

5:15 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$287

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/10

7:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$298

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

10:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/16

4:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$315

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/21

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/25

5:46 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$427

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

5:30 am-2:53 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$84

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/6

1:22 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop21h 41m

$92

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Nashville

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Nashville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Nashville

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to Nashville including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 2025.

Booking 53 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 $292). 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 February 20, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 45% 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 February 16, 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. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Nashville by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nashville ranges from 2.8 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Nashville when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Nashville by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nashville, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Sacramento to Nashville have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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 3h 55m 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 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at $248, 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 American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $252 and $257, respectively. These flights start at 31% 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 Frontier and Southwest, 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 $196. On average you can expect to pay $394. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $170.

  • 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, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre. American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre are located about 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers can rent a car at Dallas/Fort Worth for an average daily rate of $50 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 $292). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$127Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$213Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$350Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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