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$70+ Cheap flights from Tennessee to San Diego (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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SAN
Mar 22 — Mar 291
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Cheap flight deals from Tennessee to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Tennessee to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tennessee to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/124:31 pm
MEM
-
SAN
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Wed 4/1510:00 am
SAN
-
MEM
1 stop27h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/92:47 pm
MEM
-
SAN
1 stop11h 18m
Frontier
Wed 4/1510:30 am
SAN
-
MEM
1 stop27h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/19$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/124:31 pm
MEM
-
SAN
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Thu 4/166:25 am
SAN
-
MEM
1 stop7h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/69:17 pm
MEM
-
SAN
2 stops42h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/1510:00 am
SAN
-
MEM
1 stop27h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/124:31 pm
MEM
-
SAN
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Sat 4/1811:42 am
SAN
-
MEM
1 stop25h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/309:23 pm
MEM
-
SAN
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/49:28 pm
SAN
-
MEM
1 stop16h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/309:23 pm
MEM
-
SAN
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/112:00 pm
SAN
-
MEM
1 stop24h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/69:17 pm
MEM
-
SAN
2 stops42h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/1811:42 am
SAN
-
MEM
1 stop25h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/22:47 pm
MEM
-
SAN
1 stop11h 18m
Frontier
Sat 4/49:28 pm
SAN
-
MEM
1 stop16h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$189
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 4/164:28 pm
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop10h 31m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:25 am
SAN
-
TYS
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/19$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 4/104:20 pm
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Sat 4/1811:42 am
SAN
-
TYS
1 stop24h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/18$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Fri 2/276:51 pm
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop8h 17m
Frontier
Fri 3/66:25 am
SAN
-
TYS
1 stop6h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$251

Find flight deals from Tennessee to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tennessee to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$376 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 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 Tennessee to San Diego
One-way flight from Tennessee 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 February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tennessee to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Tennessee to San Diego.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tennessee to San Diego 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 February 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tennessee to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Tennessee

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/3

3:14 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop7h 12m

San Diego

Mon 4/6

6:25 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$261

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/11

7:27 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San Diego

Tue 5/19

12:49 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$271

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/16

6:20 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 04m

San Diego

Wed 5/20

2:05 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$271

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/22

5:54 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 12m

San Diego

Fri 4/24

10:30 pm-8:52 am

1 stop8h 22m

$271

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/11

7:27 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San Diego

Mon 5/18

6:15 am-5:36 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$271

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Thu 4/30

8:40 am-2:56 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

6:32 am-2:27 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$272

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Thu 4/30

4:26 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 35m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

7:15 am-10:07 am

2 stops24h 52m

$275

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/12

12:20 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Tue 8/18

2:25 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$277

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Thu 5/7

9:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

10:55 am-8:54 pm

2 stops7h 59m

$277

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/14

5:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop9h 08m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

1:36 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Tennessee to San Diego

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tennessee to San Diego?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to San Diego (average of $77). Flying from Tennessee to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 TN to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Tennessee 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 February 20, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Tennessee to San Diego in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tennessee 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Tennessee?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from Tennessee. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

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

    Airlines like Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Tennessee to San Diego in about 6h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. The distance from Tennessee to San Diego is about 1746 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $59 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $67 and Southwest from $84 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tennessee to San Diego?

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

    On average you can expect to pay $389 for a flight from Tennessee to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $159 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $196.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to San Diego (average of $77). Flying from Tennessee to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 Tennessee to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Tennessee 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 February 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$99Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$114Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$297Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$366Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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