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$146+ Cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco (BNA - SFO)

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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SFO
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to San Francisco are usually found in July or September, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$146
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$412

Good round-trip deal

$464 or less

Good one-way deal

$220 or less
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 8/123:00 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Sat 8/166:15 amSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/10$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 8/17:23 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Sun 8/37:02 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop21h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$278
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/2311:25 amBNA - SFO
1 stop24h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/84:17 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$284
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/87:10 amBNA - SFO
1 stop10h 43mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/136:40 amSFO - BNA
2 stops15h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$285
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 10/97:36 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop23h 39mSun Country Air
Sun 10/126:15 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop23h 03mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/10$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 5/78:40 amBNA - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1411:15 pmSFO - BNA
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/285:36 amBNA - SFO
1 stop9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/2811:59 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 7/110:25 amBNA - SFO
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Tue 7/226:15 amSFO - BNA
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/10$386
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 4/263:40 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop10h 51mJetBlue
Wed 4/3011:44 amSFO - BNA
1 stop9h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 4/10$403

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to San Francisco 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 April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Nashville

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/12

3:00 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

1:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 20m

$277

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/1

7:23 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

7:02 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop21h 36m

$278

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/23

11:25 am-9:27 am

1 stop24h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

4:17 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$284

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/8

7:10 am-3:53 pm

1 stop10h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

6:40 am-12:12 am

2 stops15h 32m

$285

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/4

10:04 am-5:15 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

5:57 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$310

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/7

8:40 am-11:46 am

Nonstop5h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

11:15 pm-5:48 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$325

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/28

5:36 am-1:23 pm

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

11:59 pm-9:14 am

1 stop7h 15m

$358

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/1

10:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

6:15 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$386

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 4/26

3:40 pm-12:31 am

1 stop10h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

11:44 am-11:06 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$403

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sun 6/15

8:50 pm-10:19 am

1 stop15h 29m

$146

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Compare providers for flights from Nashville to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco in April.
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
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-San Francisco 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-San Francisco 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 San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Nashville to San Francisco is 57 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 $393). 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 April 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nashville to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 70% 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 March 30, 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. Saturday 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 April 11, 2025.

The most flights from BNA to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

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 April 11, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Nashville to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,911 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 7 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 40m 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, 12 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $277. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $278 and $285, respectively. Delta is currently priced 33% 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 $146. Sun Country Air flights start at $158 while deals on Delta start at $160 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 (54%), Virgin Australia (50%), Air New Zealand (50%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,109 for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $201.

  • 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 $393). 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$248Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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