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$111+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:21 pmBNA - SJC
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/210:30 pmSJC - BNA
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:21 pmBNA - SJC
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/88:40 amSJC - BNA
2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/245:50 pmBNA - SJC
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Sat 2/76:45 amSJC - BNA
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:07 pmBNA - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/2111:05 amSFO - BNA
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:08 pmBNA - SJC
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Tue 1/61:50 pmSJC - BNA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/17$333
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/317:02 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - BNA
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/297:16 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop17h 08mSun Country Air
Sat 1/36:12 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop22h 58mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/16$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:21 pmBNA - SJC
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/68:40 amSJC - BNA
2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:21 pmBNA - SJC
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/78:40 amSJC - BNA
2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:00 pmBNA - SJC
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Fri 12/263:00 pmSJC - BNA
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/227:14 amBNA - SJC
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Mon 12/296:35 amSJC - BNA
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/15$363
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/297:02 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - BNA
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$383

Find flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$244
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One-way from

$111
(Kiwi.com)

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November

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August

Average price

$481
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Nashville

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Price

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/4

6:43 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Jose

Tue 2/10

2:32 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$249

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Fri 1/9

7:37 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San Jose

Mon 1/12

3:32 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$249

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/2

5:12 am-11:42 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Jose

Sat 5/9

5:57 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$249

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/12

7:37 am-2:52 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Jose

Wed 1/14

6:20 am-5:38 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$249

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/22

5:40 am-12:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Jose

Sun 1/25

10:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$254

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/4

2:40 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Jose

Tue 2/10

8:40 am-9:42 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$254

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/12

5:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Jose

Wed 1/14

6:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$254

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

San Jose

Sat 5/9

5:05 pm-7:33 am

2 stops12h 28m

$254

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Thu 2/26

7:35 am-2:56 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Jose

Mon 3/2

8:59 pm-8:17 am

2 stops9h 18m

$254

NashvilleSan Jose

BNA - SJC

BNASJC

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/22

10:25 am-7:12 pm

2 stops10h 47m

San Jose

Sun 1/25

3:32 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$254

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Best time to book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $120). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.

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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 39 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 5h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1962 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 Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $78 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $81 and American Airlines from $128 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 - San Jose and Nashville Intl - Oakland.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (85%), Air New Zealand (81%) or United Airlines (73%) 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 $727, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $201.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $120). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco Bay Area in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$198Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$254Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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