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Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Nashville from $79

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Nashville (SMF-BNA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Nashville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:56 pm - 6:20 amSMF-BNA
9h 24m1 stop
7:15 am - 6:38 pmBNA-SMF
13h 23m1 stop
$142Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 22
6:56 pm - 6:20 amSMF-BNA
9h 24m1 stop
7:15 am - 12:11 pmBNA-SMF
6h 56m1 stop
$153Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Sat, May 18
7:28 pm - 6:20 amSMF-BNA
8h 52m1 stop
7:15 am - 6:38 pmBNA-SMF
13h 23m1 stop
$159Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
9:57 pm - 6:20 amSMF-BNA
6h 23m1 stop
10:16 pm - 6:04 pmBNA-SMF
21h 48m2 stops
$162Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Mon, May 13
9:22 pm - 4:40 pmSMF-BNA
17h 18m1 stop
8:34 pm - 10:26 amBNA-SMF
15h 52m1 stop
$166Frontier
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Mon, May 6 - Thu, May 9
2:00 pm - 6:20 amSMF-BNA
14h 20m1 stop
8:34 pm - 10:26 amBNA-SMF
15h 52m1 stop
Tue, May 7 - Thu, May 9
9:22 pm - 4:40 pmSMF-BNA
17h 18m1 stop
7:15 am - 7:43 pmBNA-SMF
14h 28m1 stop
Mon, May 6 - Wed, May 8
9:07 pm - 1:05 pmSMF-BNA
13h 58m1 stop
8:39 pm - 8:07 pmBNA-SMF
25h 28m1 stop
$210Frontier
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Sat, May 4 - Fri, May 10
2:16 pm - 11:39 pmSMF-BNA
7h 23m1 stop
7:27 pm - 12:19 amBNA-SMF
6h 52m1 stop
$246American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
2:16 pm - 11:39 pmSMF-BNA
7h 23m1 stop
5:02 am - 10:03 amBNA-SMF
7h 01m1 stop
$312American Airlines
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Flights from Sacramento to Nashville - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Nashville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Nashville?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Nashville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nashville on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Nashville. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Nashville is January, where tickets cost $346 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $586 and $511 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Nashville, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Nashville from Sacramento were found on Spirit Airlines ($79) and Frontier ($111), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($142) and Frontier ($166).

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Nashville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Nashville

  • What are the transport options from Nashville International Airport?

    To get to places like downtown Nashville from BNA, travelers can use various transport options like the WeGo Public Transit bus which charges around $2 for a one-way ticket, the Nashville Airport taxi costs around $25, and ride apps like Uber that cost approximately $14 and car rental companies that charge around $29 per day for their rentals.

  • Does Nashville International Airport offer family services?

    Yes. At BNA there are children’s play areas to keep your kids entertained at Concourse A and B. To cater to nursing mothers, BNA has two private nursing rooms equipped with power outlets, a comfortable chair, changing stations, a sink, paper towels, and a hand dryer for nursing mothers to breastfeed, pump, and change their baby’s diapers in comfort. They’re found near Gate B3 at Concourse B and across Gate D4 at Concourse D.

  • Does Nashville International Airport have accessible services?

    Yes. For passengers with special needs and their caregivers, BNA caters to them by providing adult changing tables in companion care restrooms located near Gate C15 at Concourse C, and near gate D5 at Concourse D. The Accessible Program at BNA allows passengers with special needs to park for free at the airport.

  • Where can I sleep at Sacramento International Airport?

    As you await your flight at SMF, you can sleep within the airport grounds on comfortable chairs and couches on the Landside of terminals. At Terminal B there are armrest-free benches and a quiet room at Terminal A. Alternatively, you can rent a room in hotels near SMF like Four Points by Sheraton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, or Hampton Inn & Suites.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Nashville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Nashville was $79 for a one-way ticket and $142 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Nashville?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Nashville?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Nashville, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Nashville from Sacramento?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to Nashville.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Nashville, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Nashville are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $433 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $433 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Nashville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Nashville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Nashville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nashville with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and BNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Nashville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nashville from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SMF to Nashville

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) is one of the fastest-growing airports in the US. It has one terminal as of now but is soon expanding to two terminals. The terminal has four concourses, Concourse A for international flights, Concourses B and C for domestic flights, and the new Concourse D for international arrivals. The concourses are close to each other hence are accessible by foot, hence no airport shuttle is available.
  • When you arrive at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) via your selected means of transport and you need a hand with your luggage, worry not. You can rent baggage carts at a rate of around $5 per cart at the parking garage and the terminal entrance doors.
  • For passengers who want to loosen up after a flight, treat yourself and your company to spa services at BNA. At the Massage Bar found near Gate B1 at Concourse B, Airside, and near Gate C14 at Concourse C, Airside you can get a seated massage, foot massage, or purchase their retail products.
  • If you’re traveling with a service animal or a pet, SMF has four designated pet relief areas to cater to them. They are located before and after security in both Terminals A and B. The pre-security pet relief areas are outdoor near the pick-up location and the area is surrounded by grass.
  • When flying from Sacramento International Airport, whether you’re flying on a domestic or international flight, arrive at least 2h before your flight. This is to ensure the check-in is seamless and to allow you time to use the airport facilities fully.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Nashville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Nashville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9102 reviews
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - SFO
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

This leg was better than the previous leg mostly because I upgraded my searing and the crew was nicer

I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

I appreciated the ability to choose between multiple flights both into and out of Portland from Burbank on the same day, so we were able to attend an event and return without spending the night. I am unable to appreciate what Alaska Air calls "streamlining" the checkin/boarding process at Burbank Airport. If you have a smartphone and the Alaska Air app, it is probably fine, but removing the option of using onsite kiosks to print boarding passes does not meet my definition of "streamlined". I also found it challenging that both Portland and Burbank airports required the plane to sit on the runway for some time due to lack of an open gate at which to disembark. It would not be so bad if we could at least remove our seat belts and move a little bit while we waited, but that is not an option. I honestly don't know whether this is because of how Alaska Air operates, or just the circumstances of the particular day and airports we were using, but I normally do not experience these kinds of delays to reach a gate using Southwest Air.

This flight was significantly affected by poor wifi connections. I couldn’t get my work done because the wifi kept dropping. Even texts were not going through. There is no seat power in premium class either. I fly a lot. Today was my 10th flight in 4 weeks. This was by far the only flight that was sub par.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

I was not given a seat when I bought the ticket. I know airlines are trying to squeeze every penny out ot the customer, but we are buying a seat on the airplane, right? I find this irritating with all airlines, but especially Alaska because I fly it so often. No sense of customer use and loyalty.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Flight was great. DELTA did a fantastic job! ATL was busy, as usual!

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

The seats were very uncomfortable. The crew was very polite and helpful.

I felt scam to have to pay $50 additional for my carry on luggage which was free for my other airline.

Enjoyed the experience, on time flights, friendly staff the WiFi was intros d kept cutting out.

Awful experience. Both flights were delayed several times with weather but also crew members being the official cause. The vouchers are unusable and insufficient ($50 voucher to fly the same crappy airline is a joke for putting me on a red-eye that landed at 3:00 am). The aircrafts were old and uncomfortable (have a real pocket on the seat, for crying out loud!).

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Nashville found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/22Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 52mSMF-BNA
$79
5/12Sun
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 40mSMF-BNA
$82
5/31Fri
1 stopFrontier
23h 36mSMF-BNA
$111
8/8Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 42mSMF-BNA
$122
5/30Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 23mSMF-BNA
$123
5/20Mon
1 stopFrontier
15h 26mSMF-BNA
$128
8/8Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
20h 35mSMF-BNA
$263
8/31Sat
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
18h 55mSMF-BNA
$287
5/20Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 11mSMF-BNA
$297
8/30Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 27mSMF-BNA
$315

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Nashville that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 54mSMF-BNA
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 39mBNA-SMF
$243
4/28Sun
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8h 47mSMF-BNA
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 32mBNA-SMF
$244
4/24Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 09mSMF-BNA
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 06mBNA-SMF
$246
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 47mSMF-BNA
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 01mBNA-SMF
$299
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 15mSMF-BNA
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24h 08mBNA-SMF
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7h 43mSMF-BNA
5/1Wed
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20h 01mBNA-SMF
$320
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 21mSMF-BNA
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7h 50mBNA-SMF
$336
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6h 21mSMF-BNA
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$341
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14h 53mBNA-SMF
$468
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