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$138+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Nashville (SFO - BNA)

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SFO — BNA
may. 4 — may. 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Nashville Intl are usually found in January or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$138
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$445

Good round-trip deal

$456 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Nashville Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Nashville Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Nashville Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 6/1012:49 amSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 08mDelta
mié. 6/185:15 amBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/28$277
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
mar. 6/36:49 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/87:29 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$293
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
vie. 5/96:35 amSFO - BNA
1 stop10h 17mFrontier
lun. 5/1210:01 amBNA - SFO
1 stop29h 14mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$300
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
mar. 5/135:45 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop10h 05mAlaska Airlines
mié. 5/149:40 amBNA - SFO
2 stops13h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$305
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
jue. 6/1211:59 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop9h 26mSun Country Air
dom. 6/157:00 amBNA - SFO
1 stop17h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/27$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
mar. 6/32:45 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
sáb. 6/75:15 pmBNA - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
vie. 5/1612:24 amSFO - BNA
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
jue. 5/223:46 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
jue. 5/294:29 pmSFO - BNA
Nonstop4h 26mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/36:40 amBNA - SFO
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$345

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nashville that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Nashville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

mar. 6/10

11:35 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Nashville Intl

lun. 6/16

6:48 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$277

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

mar. 6/3

6:49 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 51m

Nashville Intl

dom. 6/8

7:29 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 40m

$293

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

vie. 5/9

6:35 am-6:52 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Nashville Intl

lun. 5/12

10:01 am-1:15 pm

1 stop29h 14m

$300

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

mar. 5/13

5:45 pm-5:50 am

1 stop10h 05m

Nashville Intl

mié. 5/14

9:40 am-8:48 pm

2 stops13h 08m

$305

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

jue. 6/12

11:59 pm-11:25 am

1 stop9h 26m

Nashville Intl

dom. 6/15

7:00 am-10:53 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$309

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

mar. 6/3

2:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Nashville Intl

sáb. 6/7

5:15 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$335

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

vie. 5/16

12:24 am-9:24 am

1 stop7h 00m

Nashville Intl

jue. 5/22

3:46 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$342

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

jue. 5/29

4:29 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

Nashville Intl

mar. 6/3

6:40 am-9:27 am

Nonstop4h 47m

$345

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

vie. 5/9

8:09 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 41m

Nashville Intl

mar. 5/13

9:40 am-3:53 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$413

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

sáb. 6/7

6:14 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$138

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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 San Francisco to Nashville in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Francisco-Nashville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Nashville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Nashville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Nashville flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Francisco-Nashville 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 San Francisco to Nashville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Nashville

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Nashville. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Nashville is 79 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 San Francisco to Nashville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 abril 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Nashville at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Nashville. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Nashville

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Nashville. 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 abril 29, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to BNA are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 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 Nashville by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nashville ranges from 2.8 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Nashville when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Nashville by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nashville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 abril 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Nashville to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Nashville?

    If you wish to fly to Nashville from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Nashville Intl. There are 5 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nashville Intl (BNA) per day to choose from. Flights to Nashville from San Francisco are available from 8 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 15m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Nashville Intl typically takes.

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

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Nashville, 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 $300 and $305, respectively. Delta is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Nashville are Sun Country Air ($138), Delta ($139), and Frontier ($157).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Nashville?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Nashville are Air New Zealand (77%), United Airlines (76%) and Virgin Australia (71%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $159. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Nashville Intl) can be booked for $227 on average our data indicates $827 when flying from San Francisco to Nashville.

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

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

    American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower are the most popular attractions in Dallas if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Dallas interested in visiting American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, or Reunion Tower can do so by traveling 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those landing in Dallas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $58 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Salt Lake City?

    Temple Square, Abravanel Hall, and Salt Lake Temple are currently the most popular points of interest in Salt Lake City at the moment. Those on a layover in Salt Lake City interested in visiting Temple Square, Abravanel Hall, or Salt Lake Temple can do so by traveling 4.7 mi, 4.7 mi, and 4.8 mi, respectively from Salt Lake City. Those on a layover in Salt Lake City in need of a rental car can book one at Salt Lake City for about $53.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from San Francisco 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Nashville

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$153Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$177Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$313Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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