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$66+ Cheap flights from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SFO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$66
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$427
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:35 amBNA - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2910:36 amOAK - BNA
2 stops17h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$134
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:59 pmBNA - SJC
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/264:33 pmSJC - BNA
1 stop11h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$171
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/48:35 amBNA - SJC
1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/812:13 pmSJC - BNA
1 stop28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$208
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2211:09 amBNA - OAK
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/269:09 pmOAK - BNA
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 6/143:05 pmBNA - SJC
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Sat 6/211:32 pmSJC - BNA
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/30$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/173:00 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Tue 6/36:15 amSFO - BNA
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/29$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/95:36 amBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/912:59 amSFO - BNA
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$278
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/125:37 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 13mSun Country Air
Sun 6/2211:59 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop14h 20mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:45 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Sat 5/34:17 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop24h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$281
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/97:40 pmBNA - OAK
1 stop22h 53mSun Country Air
Sun 7/135:21 pmOAK - BNA
1 stop12h 58mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$285
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/244:39 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/296:48 pmSFO - BNA
2 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:10 amBNA - SFO
2 stops13h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/204:47 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$296

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Nashville

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/24

8:35 am-8:14 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Oakland

Thu 5/29

10:36 am-5:55 am

2 stops17h 19m

$134

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/22

6:59 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Jose

Mon 5/26

4:33 pm-5:55 am

1 stop11h 22m

$171

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Wed 6/4

8:35 am-3:33 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Jose

Sun 6/8

12:13 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop28h 32m

$208

NashvilleOakland

BNA - OAK

BNAOAK

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/7

5:55 pm-4:21 pm

1 stop24h 26m

Oakland

Sun 6/15

5:21 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop22h 28m

$245

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/14

3:05 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Jose

Sat 6/21

1:32 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$269

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/17

3:00 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

2:00 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$277

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Mon 6/9

5:36 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

12:59 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 57m

$278

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/12

5:37 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$280

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/22

7:18 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

6:39 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$291

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/24

4:39 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

6:48 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$292

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Nashville Intl (BNA), located 6.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How popular is this Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from Nashville Intl to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 13 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $66 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $107 and United Airlines from $135 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular flight routes from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area are Nashville Intl - San Francisco, Nashville Intl - Oakland and Nashville Intl - San Jose.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider Virgin Australia (70%), Air New Zealand (70%) or United Airlines (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $1,387, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $120. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $223.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$222Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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