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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Nashville flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Nashville.

Flights from Sacramento to Nashville usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Nashville:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $305 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $603 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Sacramento to Nashville most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 9% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Sacramento to Nashville route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $339 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $443, a difference of $104. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Nashville flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Nashville are Gaylord Opryland, Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Nashville on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sacramento to Nashville:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 10:08 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 3:13 am.

The flight takes about 4h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $376. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Nashville takes 4h 03m, covering 1,911 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $348 to $1,452. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Ontario (ONT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 17m, compared with 6h 26m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 28m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Nashville range from $291 to $502, with an average of $376 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.