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$165+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SFO
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to San Francisco are usually found in August or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco

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 March 28, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:08 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 34m
Frontier
Sun 5/176:00 am
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/298:20 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 41m
Frontier
Tue 6/911:24 am
SFO
-
BNA
2 stops21h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/163:24 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 03m
Frontier
Sun 4/199:18 am
SFO
-
BNA
2 stops28h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/16:10 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/611:59 pm
SFO
-
BNA
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$305
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/266:23 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Sun 5/36:00 am
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/138:41 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/157:40 pm
SFO
-
BNA
2 stops12h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/303:38 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/85:25 pm
SFO
-
BNA
2 stops15h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/233:24 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/306:41 pm
SFO
-
BNA
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/164:00 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Wed 4/2210:40 pm
SFO
-
BNA
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/138:41 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/187:40 pm
SFO
-
BNA
2 stops19h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/138:41 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/174:59 pm
SFO
-
BNA
2 stops21h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$314

Find flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$165
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$524

Good round-trip deal

$427 or less

Good one-way deal

$217 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Nashville Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Nashville Intl-San Francisco flights.
From Nashville Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Nashville Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Nashville Intl to San Francisco.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/30

6:31 am-9:20 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 6/2

11:59 pm-6:37 am

Nonstop4h 38m

$338

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/23

7:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

10:55 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$339

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/27

5:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

3:15 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$395

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/9

7:35 am-5:15 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

10:10 am-8:45 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$400

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/13

5:37 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 18m

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

11:55 pm-6:28 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$407

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/24

5:49 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

9:20 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$411

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Mon 7/6

4:59 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 7/10

11:59 pm-6:37 am

Nonstop4h 38m

$431
Quickest round-trip

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 7/4

2:55 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

10:50 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$431

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/8

8:00 am-10:59 am

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

5:10 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$431
Cheapest one-way

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/2

12:30 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

$165

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Deals found on 3/23

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Nashville to San Francisco is 89 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco (average of $119). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco in June 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 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 March 28, 2026.

When flying from Nashville to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nashville to San Francisco?

The best insider tips for Nashville to San Francisco flights

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Our travel experts
Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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 March 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Nashville to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 2 flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Nashville Intl are available from 5 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?

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

    Departing from Nashville to San Francisco will take you 4h 49m. There are 1962 mi between Nashville and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $130. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $221 and $259, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 71% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $81. Delta flights start at $128 while deals on American Airlines start at $128 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 (80%), United Airlines (75%), Air New Zealand (75%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $929 for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $147 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $213.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco (average of $119). Flying from Nashville to San Francisco in June 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 5 airlines flying from Nashville to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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