Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Nashville International from $132
Updated 2026-10-23
1401 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 13m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nashville International (BNA). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City International is Delta's principal mountain-region hub, completely rebuilt 2020–2024 with a single new concourse replacing the legacy 1960s terminals. TRAX Green Line light rail runs from the airport directly to downtown Salt Lake City in 25 minutes for $2.50. Delta operates over 90% of the schedule, making SLC essentially a Delta-monopoly hub for many destinations. International long-haul service includes Amsterdam, Paris CDG and seasonal Cancun/Mexico City through Delta and partner KLM.
Arriving in Nashville
Nashville International is 8 miles east of downtown Nashville. WeGo Route 18 runs every 30 minutes between the airport and downtown for $2. Fares to Nashville peak around CMA Fest (early June), bachelor/bachelorette weekends (basically every weekend April–October) and major SEC football. January and February are the cheapest months, despite winter weather disruption.
Who flies SLC to BNA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 13m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 13m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 13m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 13m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 13m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Salt Lake City to Nashville FAQs
Direct flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nashville International (BNA) take approximately 3h 13m for the 1401-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
5 carriers operate direct service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nashville International (BNA): Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Nashville International (BNA) is the primary international airport for Nashville. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.