Nashville

$146+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Nashville (SFO - BNA)

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SFO — BNA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Nashville Intl are usually found in January or August, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$146
(Trip.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$461

Good round-trip deal

$394 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
From San Francisco to Nashville Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Nashville Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($14 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 September 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 September 11, 2025.

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Thu 9/257:53 pmSFO - BNA
2 stops22h 50mFrontier
Mon 9/296:15 amBNA - SFO
2 stops19h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$297
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Sun 9/216:29 amSFO - BNA
1 stop16h 11mFrontier
Thu 9/256:15 amBNA - SFO
2 stops19h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$298
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Fri 10/178:21 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Sun 10/266:12 amBNA - SFO
1 stop20h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$299
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Mon 10/1312:35 amSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Thu 10/167:15 amBNA - SFO
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/10$300
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Thu 11/611:00 pmSFO - BNA
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/121:00 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$301
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Wed 10/17:10 amSFO - BNA
1 stop12h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/56:55 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$302
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Tue 9/167:10 amSFO - BNA
1 stop12h 34mFrontier
Sun 9/219:38 pmBNA - SFO
2 stops27h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$303
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Fri 10/178:21 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop25h 38mFrontier
Sun 10/196:12 amBNA - SFO
1 stop20h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$304
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Wed 10/226:34 amSFO - BNA
2 stops29h 55mFrontier
Sat 10/254:38 pmBNA - SFO
2 stops33h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$305
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Fri 9/1911:48 amSFO - BNA
2 stops32h 45mFrontier
Fri 10/1710:18 amBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$306
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Fri 9/197:07 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop25h 26mFrontier
Sun 9/219:38 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop28h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$307
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Wed 9/177:10 amSFO - BNA
2 stops29h 26mFrontier
Fri 9/199:38 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$308

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nashville that are best for you.

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San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

11:00 pm-5:11 am

Nonstop4h 11m

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/17

4:48 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$301

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

12:45 am-9:03 am

1 stop6h 18m

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$323

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

5:35 am-1:42 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/2

7:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$323

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

12:35 am-8:59 am

1 stop6h 24m

Nashville Intl

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$324

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

12:45 am-8:56 am

1 stop6h 11m

Nashville Intl

Sun 10/5

7:20 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$324

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

3:30 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Nashville Intl

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

$324

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

6:35 am-9:35 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/28

6:30 am-9:28 am

Nonstop4h 58m

$329

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

1:25 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Nashville Intl

Sat 12/13

12:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$329

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

11:00 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/25

8:04 am-5:37 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$329

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

11:33 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/4

5:05 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

$329

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Airports
SFO

Save time by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals at SFO, especially during busy travel hours.

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BNA

For quick city access, use WeGo Public Transit’s Route 18 from BNA, running every 45 minutes to downtown Nashville.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
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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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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Nashville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nashville from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Nashville is 33 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 September 11, 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 morning.

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 September 7, 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.

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 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Nashville have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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

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  • 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 6 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nashville Intl (BNA) per day to choose from. Flights to Nashville from San Francisco are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 10m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Nashville Intl typically takes.

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

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Nashville will take you 4h 11m. San Francisco and Nashville are separated by a distance of 1962 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Nashville, with prices starting at $138. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $227 and $266, respectively. Frontier is 70% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 United Airlines (82%), Virgin Australia (78%) and Air New Zealand (78%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $162. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Nashville Intl) can be booked for $163 on average, our data indicates $841 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 Dos Equis Pavilion 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 Dos Equis Pavilion can do so by traveling 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 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 $50 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Those on a layover in Denver interested in visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Paramount Theatre can do so by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$266Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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