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$92+ Cheap flights from Nashville (BNA) to California

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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — LAX
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to California

Cheapest flights from Nashville to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 6, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1112:25 pm
BNA
-
ONT
1 stop23h 39m
Frontier
Tue 8/1810:50 am
ONT
-
BNA
1 stop22h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 8/117:30 am
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Sun 8/166:00 am
SMF
-
BNA
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Thu 8/276:15 am
BNA
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ONT
1 stop6h 27m
Delta
Sat 8/2912:00 pm
ONT
-
BNA
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 6/2$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Mon 8/107:39 pm
BNA
-
SMF
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Thu 8/132:10 pm
SMF
-
BNA
1 stop8h 17m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$247
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Thu 8/209:56 am
BNA
-
ONT
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Sun 8/236:00 am
ONT
-
BNA
1 stop27h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/133:41 pm
BNA
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/163:55 pm
LAS
-
BNA
1 stop26h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$250
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/412:09 pm
BNA
-
ONT
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Wed 7/81:38 pm
ONT
-
BNA
1 stop23h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1212:25 pm
BNA
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SAN
1 stop13h 26m
Frontier
Tue 8/189:53 pm
SAN
-
BNA
2 stops11h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$251
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1912:09 pm
BNA
-
ONT
1 stop23h 56m
Frontier
Sun 6/216:00 am
ONT
-
BNA
1 stop27h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$252
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/63:41 pm
BNA
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 59m
Frontier
Sun 8/912:59 am
LAS
-
BNA
1 stop8h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:15 am
BNA
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BUR
1 stop8h 58m
United Airlines
Mon 8/249:50 am
BUR
-
BNA
1 stop9h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:00 am
BNA
-
LAS
1 stop17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/292:49 pm
LAS
-
BNA
1 stop19h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$253

Find flight deals from Nashville to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nashville to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$92
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Nashville Intl-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Nashville Intl to California
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Nashville Intl to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Nashville Intl to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to California 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 June 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to California that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/1

8:15 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

7:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$237

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/12

3:52 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/14

1:40 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$247

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Wed 7/1

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Jose

Sun 7/5

2:59 pm-12:32 am

1 stop7h 33m

$257

NashvilleBurbank

BNA - BUR

BNABUR

Nashville Intl

Wed 7/29

2:54 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 8/4

9:08 am-5:34 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$257

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/6

6:20 am-10:43 am

1 stop6h 23m

San Jose

Mon 8/10

6:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$257

NashvilleBurbank

BNA - BUR

BNABUR

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/10

2:54 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 7/12

9:50 pm-6:37 am

1 stop6h 47m

$257

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Jose

Mon 8/24

10:10 pm-8:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$257

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 7/30

6:28 am-1:26 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

2:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$257

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Sat 8/15

4:54 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 09m

San Diego

Sat 8/22

6:19 am-5:28 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$265

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Wed 6/24

4:30 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Jose

Sun 7/5

2:59 pm-12:32 am

1 stop7h 33m

$267

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Best time to book a flight from Nashville to California

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to California (average of $349). Flying from Nashville to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $592). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 6, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Nashville to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Nashville to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Nashville to California. 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 June 6, 2026.

The most flights from BNA to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nashville to California?

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

The best time to book flights from Nashville to California is 69 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 day to fly from Nashville to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to California. Price data was last updated on May 30, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to California flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated June 6, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Nashville to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nashville to California?

    Located just 6.0 mi from the city center, Nashville Intl (BNA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Nashville.

  • How popular is this Nashville to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Nashville to California?

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Nashville to California in just under 6h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1746 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Nashville to California are Frontier ($59), JetBlue ($84), and American Airlines ($98).

  • What are the most popular routes from Nashville to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nashville to California?

    Consider China Eastern (84%), Malaysia Airlines (80%) or Aeromexico (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Nashville to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,033 for a flight from Nashville to California. The cheapest flight overall is $146 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $243.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville to California 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 California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to California (average of $349). Flying from Nashville to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $592). 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 California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to California. 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 June 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$89Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$103Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$152Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$214Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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