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$126+ Cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco (BNA - SFO)

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BNA — SFO
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Wed 7/23
Wed 7/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to San Francisco are usually found in August or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco

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Round-trip from

$276
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$126
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$431

Good round-trip deal

$447 or less

Good one-way deal

$220 or less
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco
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This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:27 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Sat 8/96:37 amSFO - BNA
1 stop15h 25mFrontier
Deal found 7/16$277
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:50 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop11h 52mJetBlue
Wed 9/108:00 amSFO - BNA
1 stop11h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 7/17$283
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:36 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop23h 27mSun Country Air
Mon 10/69:59 amSFO - BNA
1 stop7h 19mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/16$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Sat 8/3010:33 amBNA - SFO
1 stop11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/66:00 amSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/16$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Fri 8/221:55 pmBNA - SFO
Nonstop4h 45mSouthwest
Tue 8/2611:25 amSFO - BNA
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/15$299
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/124:19 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop9h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/192:45 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop7h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/16$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/124:19 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop9h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/199:09 amSFO - BNA
2 stops12h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/16$303
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/155:37 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/229:21 amSFO - BNA
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 8/77:00 amBNA - SFO
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1011:20 pmSFO - BNA
Nonstop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/16$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Wed 8/65:20 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Tue 8/1912:35 amSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/16$311

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Nashville

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/4

7:27 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

6:37 am-12:02 am

1 stop15h 25m

$277

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/4

1:50 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop11h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-9:38 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$283

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/2

7:36 pm-5:03 pm

1 stop23h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

9:59 am-7:18 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$285

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 8/30

10:33 am-8:13 pm

1 stop11h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$291

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/22

1:55 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

11:25 am-5:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$299

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/12

4:19 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$302

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/12

4:19 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

9:09 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$303

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/15

5:37 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 16m

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

9:21 am-6:51 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$305

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/7

7:00 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

11:20 pm-5:48 am

Nonstop4h 28m

$306

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/6

5:20 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

12:35 am-8:56 am

1 stop6h 21m

$311

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The best insider tips for Nashville to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Nashville to San Francisco trip
Airports
BNA

For self-parking, Terminal Garage 1 and 2 are closest to the terminal. Economy Lots B and C offer cheaper rates with shuttle service.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
SFO

The least expensive way to downtown San Francisco from SFO is on BART. The trip takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nashville to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Nashville to San Francisco is 67 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nashville to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 71% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nashville to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Nashville to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Nashville to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 18, 2025.

The most flights from BNA to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated July 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Nashville to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,581 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,864 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Nashville to San Francisco?

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Nashville, then you need to book flights from Nashville Intl to San Francisco. There are 8 flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Nashville Intl are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 45m is how long a nonstop flight from Nashville to San Francisco typically takes.

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

    Within the past month, 18 users have taken a look at flights from Nashville Intl to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nashville to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $276. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Sun Country Air, with the lowest prices starting at $283 and $285, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $128. Sun Country Air flights start at $130 while deals on United Airlines start at $142 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Nashville to San Francisco on time: United Airlines (81%), Southwest (78%), Air New Zealand (76%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,334 for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $144 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $265.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to San Francisco. 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 July 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$192Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$254Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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