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$101+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Oakland, CA (BNA - OAK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — OAK
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Nashville Intl to Oakland are usually found in June or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to Oakland (OAK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$101
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$387
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/211:54 amBNA - OAK
2 stops20h 42mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/96:29 pmOAK - BNA
2 stops13h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$194
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/134:26 pmBNA - OAK
1 stop18h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/202:31 pmOAK - BNA
1 stop7h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:10 amBNA - OAK
2 stops17h 22mDelta
Tue 8/2610:45 pmOAK - BNA
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/2$411
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/264:20 pmBNA - OAK
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Mon 6/305:35 amOAK - BNA
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/2$527
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/212:35 pmBNA - OAK
2 stops13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/229:28 amOAK - BNA
2 stops11h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,243
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/227:00 amBNA - OAK
1 stop8h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 10/227:50 pmOAK - BNA
1 stop7h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,732

Find flights from Nashville to Oakland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to Oakland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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Nashville

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/2

11:54 am-6:36 am

2 stops20h 42m

Oakland

Wed 4/9

6:29 pm-10:09 am

2 stops13h 40m

$194

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/13

4:26 pm-8:35 am

1 stop18h 09m

Oakland

Tue 5/20

2:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$349

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Mon 3/17

6:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Oakland

Sat 3/22

5:15 pm-8:19 am

2 stops13h 04m

$634

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/11

12:40 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Oakland

Fri 3/14

4:20 pm-12:50 am

1 stop6h 30m

$898

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/2

2:54 pm-6:36 am

2 stops17h 42m

$101

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/23

7:10 am-3:48 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$168

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/24

5:24 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$180

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/29

7:12 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$195

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/5

5:20 am-11:45 am

2 stops8h 25m

$209

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Oakland in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Nashville-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Oakland

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Travel insights for flights from Nashville to Oakland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Nashville to Oakland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nashville to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to Oakland. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nashville to Oakland, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to Oakland, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Nashville to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNA to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Oakland, California at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nashville to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to Oakland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Oakland. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Nashville to Oakland, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,940 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville to Oakland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nashville to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Oakland, California, with prices starting at $194. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $350 and $411, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville to Oakland, California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $101. Users have also found prices from $168 and $195 on Alaska Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nashville to Oakland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nashville to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nashville to Oakland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nashville to Oakland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nashville to Oakland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Nashville to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Nashville to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to Oakland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$168Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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