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      Flight deals from Nashville to Sacramento International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $296. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Sacramento.$296 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $296, select.
      Sacramento.$348 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $348, select.
      Sacramento.$426 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
      Sacramento.$427 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $427, select.
      Sacramento.$427 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $427, select.
      Sacramento.$436 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $436, select.
      Sacramento.$546 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $546, select.
      Sacramento.$578 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $578, select.
      Sacramento.$591 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Nashville on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $591, select.
      Sacramento.$597 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Nashville on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $597, select.
      Sacramento.$666 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nashville on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $666, select.
      Sacramento.$686 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $686, select.
      Sacramento.$709 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $709, select.
      Sacramento.$716 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Nashville on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $716, select.
      Sacramento.$731 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $731, select.
      Sacramento.$731 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $731, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Sacramento International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nashville to Sacramento International flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Sep
      from $426
      Oct
      from $296
      Nov
      from $348
      Dec
      from $546
      Jan
      from $591
      Feb
      from $709
      Mar
      from $666
      Apr
      from $843
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      Direct flights from Nashville to Sacramento International

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      Nashville to Sacramento International: Alternative routes

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      Nashville to Sacramento: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$296
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time4 hrs, 47 mins
      Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
      Average flights per week9

      Finding cheap flights from Nashville to Sacramento International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Nashville to Sacramento International is $296. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      4 hours and 47 minutes is the average flight time from Nashville to Sacramento International.
      Southwest Airlines flies direct from Nashville to Sacramento International.
      As of September 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Nashville to Sacramento International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Sacramento International is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport on Friday, 23 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 47 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sacramento International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sacramento is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sacramento International.

      Travelling from Nashville Airport (BNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know

      • Jump on a direct flight from Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.

      • Sacramento is two hours behind Nashville and is in the UTC-8 timezone.

      • Take your pick of four weekly Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:50.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BNA to SMF flight.

      • Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

      • Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Sacramento (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport offered by this carrier.

      • Southwest Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

      • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for BNA to SMF flights is Southwest Airlines.

      • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BNA and SMF include:

        • Denver International Airport

        • Harry Reid International Airport

        • Salt Lake City Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville Airport (BNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

      • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is $143. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $296. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

      • Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BNA to SMF.

      • The cheapest month for flights from Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

      • Save time searching for cheap flights from BNA to SMF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

      • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport.

      Handy information about Nashville Airport (BNA)

      • BNA is located at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.

      • 77% of flights taking off from Nashville Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

      • Nashville Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Nashville. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

      • Looking for a handy hotel close to BNA? If you're catching an early flight from Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

      • After your Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight has arrived, kick back at a nearby hotel. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG is a good option within easy reach of SMF.

      • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Sacramento's usual tourist stops.

      • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks before your trip.

      When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Sacramento based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

      • The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Nashville Airport to Sacramento International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

      • Look for cheap tickets from BNA to SMF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.

      Explore more of the United States

      • Sacramento has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres south of Sacramento, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

      • Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.

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