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$69+ Cheap flights from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco Bay Area

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BNA — SFO
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Mon 1/27
Mon 2/3
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 January 22, 2025.

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Cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/217:49 pmBNA - OAK
1 stop17h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/244:14 pmOAK - BNA
1 stop10h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$161
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/177:49 pmBNA - SJC
1 stop16h 32mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/245:40 pmSJC - BNA
1 stop9h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$166
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/127:00 amBNA - SJC
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/169:18 pmSJC - BNA
1 stop5h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 2/206:50 amBNA - SJC
1 stop10h 11mDelta
Tue 2/256:40 amSJC - BNA
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/22$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/29:23 amBNA - SFO
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Sun 4/610:30 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$274
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 2/277:00 amBNA - SFO
1 stop10h 43mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/48:40 amSFO - BNA
2 stops13h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/216:50 amBNA - SFO
1 stop10h 07mDelta
Mon 2/241:31 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 1/21$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:32 amBNA - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/810:20 pmSFO - BNA
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 2/137:00 amBNA - SJC
1 stop9h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/188:44 amSJC - BNA
2 stops13h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/147:22 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/176:45 amSFO - BNA
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$333
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Mon 4/146:00 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/176:09 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 4/15:35 pmBNA - OAK
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Mon 4/74:20 pmOAK - BNA
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$370

Find flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 22, 2025.

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NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Thu 2/27

7:49 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 28m

Oakland

Tue 3/4

12:40 pm-5:06 am

1 stop14h 26m

$159

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Mon 2/17

7:49 pm-10:21 am

1 stop16h 32m

San Jose

Mon 2/24

5:40 pm-5:06 am

1 stop9h 26m

$166

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/12

7:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Jose

Sun 2/16

9:18 pm-5:06 am

1 stop5h 48m

$256

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Thu 2/20

6:50 am-3:01 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Jose

Tue 2/25

6:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$269

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 3/13

12:37 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop26h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

7:26 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop15h 52m

$273

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Fri 2/14

6:01 pm-12:43 am

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

8:05 am-6:13 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$274

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 2/27

7:00 am-3:43 pm

1 stop10h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

8:40 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 19m

$275

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 2/15

7:10 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

5:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$278

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 2/20

5:05 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

12:32 am-10:33 am

1 stop8h 01m

$309

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/4

6:32 am-9:45 am

Nonstop5h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

10:20 pm-4:39 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$317

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Best time to book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated January 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,190 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,975 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Nashville Intl (BNA), located 6.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How popular is this Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from Nashville Intl to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 13 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $69 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $115 and Delta from $135 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular flight routes from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area are Nashville Intl - San Francisco, Nashville Intl - Oakland and Nashville Intl - San Jose.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider United Airlines (71%), Virgin Australia (64%) or Air New Zealand (64%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $1,022, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $169. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $207.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 7 airlines flying from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$220Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$248Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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