domestic · 3h 00m · 2,092 km

Salt Lake City to Nashville

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (737-800) edges out the field with a 4.1/10.Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best economy:close call

Fly Delta. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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Delta First ClassDelta · Boeing 737-800 · 2024 cabin
recliner · 2-2 · 37" pitchVery reliablePoints: Amex MR
2.8
Below average
Seat 1.3·Amenity 5.1

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Data verified June 2026

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Route insights

  • In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (737-800) edges out the field with a 4.1/10.
  • Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.

Frequently asked

Which is better in economy: Delta or Southwest on SLC-BNA?

Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, 737-800) and Economy (open seating) (Southwest Airlines, 737-800) score virtually the same in economy: 4.1 vs 3.9/10. The biggest gap is entertainment — a 10" screen vs app_only — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.

What are the best seats in Delta Delta First Class on SLC-BNA?

Best: Row 1 bulkhead has the most legroom. 1A and 1D are window seats with the best privacy in a 2-2 layout. Avoid: Row 4 is closest to the Comfort+ cabin and forward galley. B and C seats are more exposed to aisle traffic. Post-retrofit 737-800 with the same Recaro CL4710 seats as the A321neo. 13.3-inch Panasonic eX1 HD seatback screens. Winged headrests for privacy. AC outlet and USB at every seat. Delta Sync free WiFi. Complimentary drinks, snacks, and plated meals on flights over 900 miles departing before 9pm.

What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on SLC-BNA?

Best: Comfort+ rows 10-15 (36 seats) offer 34-inch pitch with priority boarding and complimentary premium snacks and beer/wine/spirits. Row 10 bulkhead has the most legroom. Avoid: Last rows near rear lavatory. Middle seats (B, E) throughout. Row 33 does not recline. 36 Comfort+ seats in rows 10-15 with 34-inch pitch; 108 Main Cabin seats in rows 16-33 with 31-32 inches. Post-retrofit Recaro BL3530 slimline seats matching the A321neo. 10-inch Panasonic eX1 seatback screens. USB-A at every seat, AC outlets shared between seats. Delta Sync free WiFi.

What are the best seats in Southwest Economy (open seating) on SLC-BNA?

Best: 16A and 16F have the most legroom (no seat in front, behind exit row). Row 12 exit row seats also have extra legroom. Avoid: Last row (row 29) is narrower, restricted recline, near galley/lavatory noise. Seats 10A, 11A, 11F lack windows. Single-class cabin. Assigned seating launched Jan 2026. Extra legroom rows at front have ~34 inch pitch. Older 737-800s lack power outlets; newer retrofits have USB-A and USB-C in seatbacks. Streaming entertainment via personal devices only. Exit row seats on the 737 offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.