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Today’s best flight deals from Sacramento to Nashville

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Sacramento to Nashville

August 11 - August 12

Cheapest
Best

SMF - Nashville

$545

$163

Round trip

September 10 - September 14

SMF - Nashville

$290

$191

Round trip

September 10 - September 16

SMF - Nashville

$280

$195

Round trip

September 19 - September 22

SMF - Nashville

$295

$196

Round trip

August 4 - August 12

Earliest

SMF - Nashville

$476

$200

Round trip

September 8 - September 9

SMF - Nashville

$290

$200

Round trip

October 15 - October 20

SMF - Nashville

$333

$200

Round trip

August 21 - August 24

SMF - Nashville

$536

$220

Round trip

September 16 - September 21

SMF - Nashville

$291

$222

Round trip

August 5 - August 10

SMF - Nashville

$515

$232

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Sacramento to Nashville

For cheap flights from Sacramento to Nashville, fares typically range from $337–$819, with a median of $588. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Nashville? The data indicates that February and January are the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $119. Following these, April also presents a more budget-friendly option, with a median fare of $276. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings on your journey.
A typical journey from Sacramento to Nashville covers a distance of 3078 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you will be traveling across a significant portion of the country, which is reflected in the overall journey times.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Nashville? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 16h 35m. This extended duration is largely due to the nature of the route, as most itineraries connect at least once. Only about 0.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Sacramento to Nashville, and for connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Nashville

Regular price: $400 - $573

Prices for flights from Sacramento to Nashville are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $400 and $573. The current lowest deal is $163 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 11-Aug 12.

now $163

Low $400

High $573

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Nashville

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Nashville is January, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $817. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $119

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $817

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Direct flights from Sacramento to Nashville

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Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Nashville

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Nashville

Frontier Airlines

Sacramento (SMF) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$480

$352

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Nashville

American Airlines

Sacramento (SMF) - Nashville (BNA)

American Airlines

$281

$238

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Nashville

Southwest Airlines

Sacramento (SMF) - Nashville (BNA)

Southwest Airlines

$287

$259

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Nashville

American Airlines

Sacramento (SMF) - Nashville (BNA)

American Airlines

$292

$269

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Nashville

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Sacramento (SMF) - Nashville (BNA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$294

$238

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Nashville

American Airlines

Sacramento (SMF) - Nashville (BNA)

American Airlines

$258

$257

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Nashville

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$545  →  $163

70%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$536  →  $220

59%

1 night

Aug 8 - Aug 9

$546  →  $237

57%

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$542  →  $238

56%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Nashville

Sacramento - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares are above the typical level for Sacramento to Nashville.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January or February for the best prices

Historically, January and February offer the lowest median prices at $119 for Sacramento to Nashville.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 16h 35m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Sacramento to Nashville is 16h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 20% of recent deals are direct, making connecting flights more common for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights from Sacramento to Nashville in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Sacramento to Nashville appear frequently, averaging one per day.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers flights to Nashville, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Sacramento to Nashville.

📍 ~10 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International offers a robust flight schedule and a wide range of cabin classes.

📍 ~250 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$360

Huntsville International (HSV)

Cheapest

Huntsville International is the closest significant airport to Nashville, maintaining the same timezone.

📍 ~150 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$328

Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

Chattanooga Metropolitan is a reliable regional hub with consistent service to major US gateways.

📍 ~190 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$365

Evansville Regional (EVV)

Evansville Regional provides an alternative heading North/West from Nashville with some premium cabin options.

📍 ~200 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$366

Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL)

Northwest Alabama Regional is geographically close to Nashville, useful for specific regional connections.

📍 ~130 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$602

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Sacramento to Nashville has been within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $300. Prices tend to be higher further out, with tickets purchased 28-59 days in advance averaging $776. Even tickets bought 60+ days out are typically more expensive, averaging $492. For the trailing 90 days, the optimal booking window has consistently been closer to the departure date.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sacramento to Nashville is considered to be around $337 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $588. Fares can go significantly higher, with prices at the 75th percentile reaching $819. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $337 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sacramento to Nashville are February and January, both with a median price of $119. April also offers a relatively lower median price of $276. The annual median price for this route is typically $588, indicating that these months offer significant savings. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider flying during these periods.