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$119+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BNA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Nashville Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$119
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$363

Good round-trip deal

$365 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 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 July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1212:05 pmSAN - BNA
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Thu 7/177:27 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$237
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:01 pmSAN - BNA
2 stops13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/16:15 amBNA - SAN
1 stop19h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:16 pmSAN - BNA
3 stops21h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/213:28 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop10h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$239
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/97:05 pmSAN - BNA
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/114:19 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop9h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/44:00 pmSAN - BNA
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Fri 8/86:34 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/2$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/2310:54 amSAN - BNA
2 stops8h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/276:15 amBNA - SAN
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$262

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Nashville that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Nashville

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Mon 7/14

6:15 am-6:06 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/22

9:48 am-11:06 pm

3 stops15h 18m

$237

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 8/30

7:01 pm-10:26 am

2 stops13h 25m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/1

6:15 am-11:52 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$238

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 10/11

2:24 pm-12:52 am

1 stop8h 28m

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-6:37 pm

2 stops13h 37m

$246

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 8/9

7:05 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 35m

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/13

4:19 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 46m

$256

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Mon 8/4

10:30 pm-8:33 am

1 stop8h 03m

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/11

6:04 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$257

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 8/23

10:54 am-9:35 pm

2 stops8h 41m

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/27

6:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 40m

$262

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Wed 9/3

7:01 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$119

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Wed 10/29

11:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$124

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 10/18

10:09 am-12:52 am

2 stops12h 43m

$126

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 8/9

5:51 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 49m

$128

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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
Airports
SAN

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

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
BNA

For a quick exit at BNA, use a rental company that lets you skip the counter to avoid long lines.

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 June 27, 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 $292). 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 July 3, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% 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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Nashville flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Nashville, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 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 3 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 50m 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 10 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $237, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Nashville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $119. Users have also found prices from $124 and $126 on Hawaiian Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

  • 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 $356, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (San Diego - Nashville Intl), is priced around $155.

  • 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 $292). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$115Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$211Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$241Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$302Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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