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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 9:51 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 3:11 am.

The flight takes about 4h 01m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Nashville takes 4h 01m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Nashville range from $306 to $516, with an average of $396 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $396 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $276 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $608 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 and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $250 to $1,376. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

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

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

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Sacramento to Nashville. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $458, a difference of $86.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Nashville.

Flying via Ontario (ONT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 17m, compared with 6h 21m 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.

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.

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.

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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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.