San Diego

$98+ Cheap flights from Nashville to San Diego (BNA - SAN)

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SAN
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to San Diego are usually found in August or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 June 10, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 9/297:42 pm
BNA
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SAN
1 stop6h 17m
Frontier
Tue 10/136:25 am
SAN
-
BNA
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$242
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1212:25 pm
BNA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 26m
Frontier
Tue 8/186:25 am
SAN
-
BNA
1 stop26h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$248
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/103:41 pm
BNA
-
SAN
1 stop24h 27m
Frontier
Tue 8/186:25 am
SAN
-
BNA
1 stop26h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 10/57:42 pm
BNA
-
SAN
1 stop21h 59m
Frontier
Tue 10/136:25 am
SAN
-
BNA
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 9/307:42 pm
BNA
-
SAN
1 stop15h 59m
Frontier
Tue 10/136:25 am
SAN
-
BNA
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$268
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 8/198:00 am
BNA
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/2610:40 pm
SAN
-
BNA
Nonstop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$270
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1312:25 pm
BNA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 26m
Frontier
Mon 8/176:35 am
SAN
-
BNA
1 stop10h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$272
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 9/297:42 pm
BNA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 17m
Frontier
Sat 10/36:25 am
SAN
-
BNA
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$273
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 8/1412:25 pm
BNA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 26m
Frontier
Tue 8/186:25 am
SAN
-
BNA
1 stop26h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$274
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 7/2912:17 pm
BNA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 34m
Frontier
Wed 8/53:03 pm
SAN
-
BNA
1 stop21h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$276
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/115:14 am
BNA
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SAN
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Wed 8/196:15 am
SAN
-
BNA
1 stop6h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$277

Find 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 June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(Frontier)

One-way from

$98
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$460

Good round-trip deal

$429 or less

Good one-way deal

$232 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Nashville Intl-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Nashville Intl-San Diego flights.
From Nashville Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/3

8:35 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

San Diego

Thu 11/5

10:35 pm-4:25 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$365

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/25

9:52 am-3:02 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Wed 8/26

12:01 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$377

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/29

6:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Sun 10/4

7:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$377

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/7

12:49 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop7h 43m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

6:20 am-3:53 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$407

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/9

6:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Diego

Wed 10/14

6:55 am-3:40 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$443
Quickest round-trip

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/1

9:00 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Diego

Tue 10/6

10:40 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$447

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/12

6:37 pm-10:13 am

1 stop17h 36m

San Diego

Mon 11/16

8:06 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$451

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/9

8:15 am-1:00 pm

2 stops6h 45m

San Diego

Tue 10/13

6:55 am-3:40 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$457

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Sun 10/18

8:55 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Diego

Sun 10/25

9:35 pm-5:00 am

1 stop5h 25m

$465

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Sat 7/18

7:35 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

San Diego

Sat 7/25

10:40 pm-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$465

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Compare providers for flights from Nashville to San Diego

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 Nashville to San Diego in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 Nashville-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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?

The best time to book flights from Nashville to San Diego is 53 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Diego (average of $307). Flying from Nashville to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $488). 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 June 10, 2026.

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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

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

The best insider tips for Nashville to San Diego flights

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Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

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.

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.

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 June 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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 05m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Nashville Intl to San Diego per day from 6 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 25m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $365. 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 $103, Frontier will fly you from Nashville to San Diego and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $214 and $222, respectively. Frontier is priced at 73% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $118 and $127 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $414 for a flight from Nashville to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $169 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $265.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Diego (average of $307). Flying from Nashville to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $488). 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 Nashville to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$103Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$214Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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