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$65+ Cheap flights from Nashville to San Diego (BNA - SAN)

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BNA — SAN
Nov 28 — Dec 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to San Diego are usually found in August or May, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Nashville to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$65
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Nashville Intl-San Diego flight deals.
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From Nashville Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Nashville Intl to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Nashville Intl to San Diego.

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Cheapest flights from Nashville to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/33:42 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop22h 25mFrontier
Sat 11/87:30 pmSAN - BNA
1 stop17h 17mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$274
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:15 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Thu 1/14:47 pmSAN - BNA
1 stop23h 20mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:02 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop26h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/112:50 pmSAN - BNA
1 stop8h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$280
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1411:15 amBNA - SAN
1 stop9h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1811:37 amSAN - BNA
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:41 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop25h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:25 amSAN - BNA
2 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:02 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop26h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/234:47 pmSAN - BNA
2 stops21h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 12/233:35 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Tue 12/304:47 pmSAN - BNA
1 stop23h 20mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/259:00 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop20h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/287:12 pmSAN - BNA
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:45 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop26h 30mFrontier
Thu 12/184:47 pmSAN - BNA
1 stop23h 20mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$293
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:06 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Thu 11/276:35 amSAN - BNA
1 stop11h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$303
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/194:01 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/226:25 amSAN - BNA
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$305

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

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Nashville

Fly to

San Diego

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Return

Price

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/4

2:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop11h 36m

San Diego

Thu 1/1

4:47 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$279

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/19

4:59 pm-7:54 am

2 stops40h 55m

San Diego

Sun 11/23

6:36 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$281

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/3

8:50 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

San Diego

Sun 12/7

6:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$288

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/4

3:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Diego

Fri 1/9

6:25 am-6:17 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$298

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Sun 12/14

11:19 am-12:38 pm

2 stops27h 19m

San Diego

Thu 12/18

4:47 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$307

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Fri 12/5

8:50 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

San Diego

Fri 12/12

6:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$316

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/10

3:55 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Diego

Tue 1/6

6:59 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 41m

$318

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-3:06 pm

1 stop10h 06m

San Diego

Sat 12/6

6:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$318

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/25

6:45 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Diego

Fri 11/28

7:50 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$319

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/25

3:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Diego

Mon 12/1

7:50 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$319

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to San Diego in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 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 Nashville-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Nashville-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Nashville-San Diego 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 Nashville to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to San Diego. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Nashville to San Diego is 81 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 Nashville to San Diego?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Diego (average of $77). Flying from Nashville to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Nashville to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to San Diego. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Nashville to San Diego flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Nashville to San Diego trip
Airports
BNA

For self-parking, Terminal Garage 1 and 2 are closest to the terminal with a flat daily rate. Check the airport website for lot availability.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
SAN

Consider using the free San Diego Flyer shuttle for a budget-friendly option between SAN and the Old Town Transit Center, with pickups every 20-30 minutes.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
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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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Nashville to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville to San Diego. 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 Nashville to San Diego?

    If you book a flight from Nashville to San Diego, you will be flying from Nashville Intl to San Diego. Flights to San Diego (SAN) from Nashville Intl (BNA) take 4h 25m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Nashville Intl to San Diego per day from 7 airlines.

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

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

    A quick flight from Nashville to San Diego can take about 4h 35m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $288. There are 1746 mi between Nashville and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $124, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Nashville to San Diego and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $149 and $218, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $376 for a flight from Nashville to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $122 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $188.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Diego (average of $77). Flying from Nashville to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 Nashville to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to San Diego. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$149Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$249Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$256Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$302Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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