Sacramento (SMF) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Nashville International Airport, with about 8 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,917-mile flight takes about 3h 58m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,917 mi · 3,085 km
- Flight time
- 3h 58m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying SMF to BNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 8 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 50,002 | 3h 58m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to BNA flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 11:10am. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3734Southwest Airlines | 6:05am | 12:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4547Southwest Airlines | 7:15am | 1:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3678Southwest Airlines | 11:10am | 5:15pm | 20 | 90% |
Is SMF to BNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 88% of 345 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (97%), those around 11am the least (80%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 345 | 88% | 6 min | 0.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 31 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 23 | 96% | |
| 8am to 9am | 26 | 96% | |
| 9am to 10am | 14 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 51 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 20 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 21 | 81% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 143 | 85% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 32 | 5,001 | |
| September 2025 | 29 | 4,683 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 5,131 | |
| November 2025 | 31 | 4,749 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 4,673 | |
| January 2026 | 13 | 1,734 | |
| February 2026 | 19 | 2,501 | |
| March 2026 | 29 | 3,769 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 3,504 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,690 | |
| June 2026 | 34 | 5,414 | |
| July 2026 | 34 | 5,153 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.