Nashville

$126+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Nashville (SFO - 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BNA
Jul 15 — Jul 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Nashville Intl are usually found in August or July, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 June 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 9/1011:59 pm
SFO
-
BNA
Nonstop4h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 9/148:15 am
BNA
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$263
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:00 am
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Sat 9/267:42 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/65:30 pm
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop16h 10m
Frontier
Wed 8/1212:25 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 12/111:00 pm
SFO
-
BNA
Nonstop4h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 12/108:15 am
BNA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/610:50 am
SFO
-
BNA
Nonstop4h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 10/208:05 am
BNA
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/2611:40 pm
SFO
-
BNA
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Sat 8/2912:25 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 8/319:35 pm
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Wed 9/211:59 am
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/3012:45 am
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 10/56:37 pm
BNA
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/611:05 pm
SFO
-
BNA
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Wed 8/125:55 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 8/1411:05 pm
SFO
-
BNA
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Tue 8/181:50 pm
BNA
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12$283
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/412:38 pm
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop21h 02m
Frontier
Tue 8/1112:25 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop24h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 11/911:00 pm
SFO
-
BNA
Nonstop4h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 11/126:10 am
BNA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$285

Find 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 June 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$263
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$571

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$205 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Nashville Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Nashville Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Nashville Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Nashville Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Nashville Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Nashville Intl.

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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 June 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nashville that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

11:59 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 31m

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/11

8:30 am-3:41 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$296

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

6:15 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/17

8:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$338

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

6:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/11

7:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 54m

$369

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Nashville Intl

Sun 12/6

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 09m

$389

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

11:59 pm-6:37 am

Nonstop4h 38m

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/17

4:59 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

$425
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

10:50 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/17

2:00 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$450

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/17

8:10 am-1:20 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$465

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

11:59 pm-6:37 am

Nonstop4h 38m

Nashville Intl

Sun 7/19

6:31 am-9:18 am

Nonstop4h 47m

$501

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Fri 7/17

11:59 pm-6:37 am

Nonstop4h 38m

Nashville Intl

Sun 7/19

4:59 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

$501

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

10:50 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Nashville Intl

Mon 7/27

5:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop6h 20m

$507

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Nashville

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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Nashville is 82 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nashville (average of $429). Flying from San Francisco to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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 June 15, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Nashville at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% 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 June 8, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Nashville flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Nashville flights

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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.

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 June 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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 7 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 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?

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Nashville will take you 4h 31m. 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 $106. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $221 and $244, respectively. Frontier is 78% 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 Frontier ($90), American Airlines ($96), and Alaska Airlines ($108).

  • 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 (78%), Virgin Australia (76%) and United Airlines (76%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Nashville Intl) can be booked for $261 on average, our data indicates $522 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 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 $57.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nashville (average of $429). Flying from San Francisco to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Nashville

Discover the top 6 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 June 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$238Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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