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$84+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Oakland, CA (BNA - OAK)

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — OAK
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to Oakland are usually found in October or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to Oakland (OAK). 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

$163
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$84
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$404
From Nashville Intl to Oakland
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Nashville to Oakland
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Wed 9/103:28 pmBNA - OAK
1 stop10h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/166:00 amOAK - BNA
1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$163

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

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Nashville

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Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/10

3:28 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Oakland

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$163

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/6

3:28 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$84

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Wed 7/30

7:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$151

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Wed 7/23

7:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$152

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Deals found on 7/2

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Nashville to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to Oakland. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nashville to Oakland, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to Oakland, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Nashville to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 BNA to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to Oakland. 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Oakland, California at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Nashville to Oakland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nashville to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Oakland, California, with prices starting at $163. Spirit Airlines is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville to Oakland, California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $151 and $152 on Alaska Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Nashville to Oakland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville to Oakland 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 Nashville to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Nashville to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 3 airlines flying from Nashville to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to Oakland. 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$166Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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