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$139+ 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SFO
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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The best prices from Nashville Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or January, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$269
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One-way from

$139
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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/157:14 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop15h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/229:16 amSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/111:16 amBNA - SFO
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/87:11 amSFO - BNA
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 3/132:49 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Wed 3/1911:09 amSFO - BNA
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Deal found 1/16$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 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 1/15$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/226:32 amBNA - SFO
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/2611:17 pmSFO - BNA
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$317
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 7/107:40 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop14h 28mSun Country Air
Thu 7/176:25 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop11h 54mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/16$325
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/245:43 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/262:54 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$421
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 3/201:50 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Mon 3/241:35 pmSFO - BNA
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$457

Find flights from Nashville to San Francisco within your budget

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NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 2/15

7:14 pm-8:52 am

1 stop15h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

9:16 am-6:13 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$269

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 2/6

6:50 am-2:57 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

12:40 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 52m

$278

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 3/1

7:10 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

12:15 am-11:39 am

1 stop9h 24m

$279

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/2

9:23 am-8:47 pm

1 stop13h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

10:30 pm-10:03 am

1 stop9h 33m

$289

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/1

2:44 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

11:00 pm-5:28 am

Nonstop4h 28m

$317

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/26

6:01 pm-12:43 am

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

11:59 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop16h 52m

$353

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 2/15

9:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

5:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$412

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/18

5:50 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 42m

$139

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/30

11:32 am-7:06 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$141

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 3/15

7:14 pm-8:52 am

1 stop15h 38m

$144

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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

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Travel insights for flights from Nashville to San Francisco

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

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 January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Nashville to San Francisco is 65 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 $405). 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 January 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nashville to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, 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 December 16, 2024.

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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Nashville to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. 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
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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. 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 2 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 46m 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, 13 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 Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $269. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $277 and $279, respectively. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 35% 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 Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $139. Delta flights start at $140 while deals on American Airlines start at $141 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 (71%), Virgin Australia (64%), Air New Zealand (64%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,028 for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $145 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $212.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Nashville to San Francisco?

    The most popular layover on flights from Nashville to San Francisco is Dallas.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    Dallas travelers tend to visit American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre more than anywhere else. American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion and Majestic Theatre are located about 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dallas can rent a car from Dallas/Fort Worth for about $53 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Nashville to San Francisco flights?

    Flights departing from Nashville and landing in San Francisco layover in Denver least frequently.

  • 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 $405). 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$248Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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