Music City upgrade: Southwest Air is launching Sacramento-to-Nashville nonstop flights

Southwest will add nonstop service from Sacramento to Music City starting in March, with direct flights to Nashville eventually available on both Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday-only service from Sacramento International to Nashville International Airport begins March 11, airport officials announced Friday. Service will expand to Saturday and Sunday flights beginning Sept. 9 and 10, say officials.

Tickets are on sale for the new flights, Sacramento airport officials noted.

Nashville has become a popular destination for Californians, both as a getaway and for those looking to put down roots.

“This new nonstop route also marks a significant milestone for SMF as Nashville is one of the top five underserved markets for our airport,” Cindy Nichol, director of the Sacramento County Department of Airports, said in a statement Friday announcing the new route. “We are confident that this route will be popular with both Sacramento and Nashville passengers.”

Darrell Smith

The Sacramento Bee

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Darrell Smith is a local reporter for The Sacramento Bee. He joined The Bee in 2006 and previously worked at newspapers in Palm Springs, Colorado Springs and Marysville. Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.