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$139+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Nashville (SAN - BNA)

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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BNA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA). 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$226
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$315 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:41 amSAN - BNA
1 stop15h 18mFrontier
Sun 10/197:39 pmBNA - SAN
2 stops43h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/16:41 amSAN - BNA
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Sun 11/28:49 pmBNA - SAN
2 stops16h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$227
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 9/266:35 amSAN - BNA
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Mon 9/296:15 amBNA - SAN
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:00 amSAN - BNA
2 stops13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2010:37 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop24h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/301:35 pmSAN - BNA
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/72:55 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$230
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/76:41 amSAN - BNA
1 stop15h 18mFrontier
Wed 10/86:12 amBNA - SAN
1 stop19h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$231
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:03 pmSAN - BNA
2 stops15h 11mFrontier
Mon 10/66:15 amBNA - SAN
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/126:41 amSAN - BNA
2 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/146:12 amBNA - SAN
1 stop19h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:52 amSAN - BNA
2 stops11h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2010:37 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop24h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:00 amSAN - BNA
2 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/303:26 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop7h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:00 amSAN - BNA
2 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:42 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$237

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Nashville 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Nashville that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Nashville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 11/1

8:00 am-5:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Nashville Intl

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 15m

$257

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Wed 1/7

6:15 am-3:38 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/20

5:45 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$277

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 11/22

7:50 pm-5:11 am

1 stop7h 21m

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/26

5:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$277

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Mon 1/12

3:59 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$277

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 11/8

8:00 am-5:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/11

6:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$277

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Thu 1/8

6:15 am-4:46 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/15

4:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$277

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 1/10

12:05 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/14

4:45 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$277

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 1/10

6:20 am-4:39 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$277

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Thu 1/15

3:59 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/17

9:25 am-5:08 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$277

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 11/22

10:00 pm-9:15 am

1 stop9h 15m

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

$277

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The best insider tips for San Diego to Nashville flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Nashville trip
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SAN

Plan for traffic congestion around SAN, especially during peak times. Arrive early to avoid a last-minute dash to your gate.

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BNA

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Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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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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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Nashville

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Nashville. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Nashville, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from San Diego to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 SAN to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Nashville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from San Diego to Nashville by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Nashville. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Nashville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nashville. 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 Nashville. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Nashville, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Nashville. 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 San Diego to Nashville?

    If you wish to fly to Nashville from San Diego, then you need to book flights from San Diego to Nashville Intl. There are 2 flights from San Diego (SAN) to Nashville Intl (BNA) per day to choose from. Flights to Nashville from San Diego are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 45m is how long a nonstop flight from San Diego to Nashville Intl typically takes.

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

    Flights from San Diego to Nashville Intl have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Nashville?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from San Diego to Nashville in just under 7h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21m. There are 1746 mi between San Diego and Nashville. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Frontier, at $130, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Nashville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Nashville? While on average our users pay $330, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $160. The most popular route (San Diego - Nashville Intl), is priced around $178.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from San Diego to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 San Diego to Nashville

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Nashville. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$211Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$241Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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