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$56+ 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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SAN
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/154:28 pmMEM - SAN
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/181:06 pmSAN - MEM
1 stop25h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/44:52 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Sat 12/134:47 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop20h 10mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:07 pmMEM - SAN
1 stop25h 08mFrontier
Sun 12/216:25 amSAN - MEM
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$186
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:07 pmMEM - SAN
1 stop5h 52mFrontier
Mon 12/86:34 amSAN - MEM
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$203
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:41 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Mon 12/156:34 amSAN - BNA
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/17$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Expedia 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
Mon 12/86:34 amSAN - BNA
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$206
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:02 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Sat 12/276:25 amSAN - BNA
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$212
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/184:26 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - TYS
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/44:52 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Sun 12/76:34 amSAN - TYS
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:17 pmMEM - SAN
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:34 amSAN - MEM
1 stop6h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/157:41 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop29h 05mFrontier
Sun 1/48:59 pmSAN - BNA
2 stops19h 08mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$228
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/87:41 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop6h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:15 amSAN - BNA
1 stop15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$238

Cheap 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 November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$135
(Frontier)

One-way from

$56
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$352 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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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 November 20, 2025.
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

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Thu 1/1

8:07 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 52m

San Diego

Thu 1/8

11:47 am-2:04 pm

1 stop24h 17m

$135

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Thu 1/15

8:06 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 09m

San Diego

Sun 1/18

6:25 am-7:15 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$142

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 12/4

4:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Diego

Sat 12/13

4:47 pm-3:57 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$182

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/23

4:25 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 43m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$226

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 12/23

4:46 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Diego

Tue 12/30

6:25 am-3:51 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$248

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 1/11

1:34 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop25h 40m

San Diego

Wed 1/14

3:54 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$252

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 12/18

4:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 33m

San Diego

Thu 12/25

6:25 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$252

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/24

7:15 am-4:30 pm

2 stops11h 15m

San Diego

Wed 1/28

11:00 am-12:13 am

1 stop11h 13m

$258

NashvilleSan Diego

BNA - SAN

BNASAN

Nashville Intl

Sat 12/20

7:02 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 13m

San Diego

Sun 1/4

8:59 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$258

MemphisSan Diego

MEM - SAN

MEMSAN

Memphis

Mon 12/15

1:50 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops12h 06m

San Diego

Thu 12/18

1:06 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop29h 21m

$265

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Best time to book a flight from Tennessee to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Tennessee with our price prediction graph.
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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 $210). 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 November 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Tennessee to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tennessee to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

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?

    Within the past month, 13 users have taken a look at flights from Tennessee to San Diego.

  • 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 5h 52m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 23m. The distance from Tennessee to San Diego is about 1563 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The most popular route from Tennessee to San Diego is Nashville Intl - San Diego. You may also consider Memphis - San Diego or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - 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 $122 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $191.

  • 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 $210). 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$249Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$256Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$307Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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