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$139+ Cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco (BNA - SFO)

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 7/1. 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to San Francisco are usually found in July or November, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$427

Good round-trip deal

$492 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

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 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
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:40 amBNA - SFO
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/410:35 pmSFO - BNA
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$325
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:40 amBNA - SFO
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Tue 9/239:05 pmSFO - BNA
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$360

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to San Francisco 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 that are best for you.

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Nashville

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/13

7:10 am-6:26 pm

2 stops13h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

4:47 pm-5:40 am

1 stop10h 53m

$296

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/28

6:40 am-9:27 am

Nonstop4h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

10:35 pm-5:02 am

Nonstop4h 27m

$325

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/5

11:35 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

10:45 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$374

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/1

5:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 00m

$139

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sun 6/1

2:05 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop29h 02m

$148

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Compare providers for flights from Nashville to San Francisco

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 Francisco in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Nashville-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nashville to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Nashville to San Francisco is 57 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 Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to San Francisco. 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nashville to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 70% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Nashville to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
2,406 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville to San Francisco. 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 Francisco?

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Nashville, then you need to book flights from Nashville Intl to San Francisco. There are 3 flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Nashville Intl are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 40m is how long a nonstop flight from Nashville to San Francisco typically takes.

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

    Within the past month, 13 users have taken a look at flights from Nashville Intl to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nashville to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $277. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Sun Country Air, with the lowest prices starting at $278 and $280, respectively. Delta is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $139. Sun Country Air flights start at $148 while deals on Frontier start at $157 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Nashville to San Francisco on time: Virgin Australia (70%), Air New Zealand (70%), United Airlines (69%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,387 for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $120 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $223.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to San Francisco. 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$127Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$248Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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