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$131+ Cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco (BNA - SFO)

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BNA — SFO
Oct 29 — Nov 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to San Francisco are usually found in August or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 September 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$301
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$131
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$453

Good round-trip deal

$428 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Nashville Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Nashville Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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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 September 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:30 amBNA - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/511:00 pmSFO - BNA
Nonstop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/26$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Sun 10/196:55 pmBNA - SFO
2 stops42h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/2512:00 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop23h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/26$305
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:12 amBNA - SFO
2 stops12h 53mFrontier
Sun 10/198:21 pmSFO - BNA
2 stops16h 51mFrontier
Deal found 9/27$306
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:12 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop25h 15mSun Country Air
Fri 10/246:03 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop14h 21mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/27$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/296:20 pmBNA - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mSouthwest
Tue 11/45:50 amSFO - BNA
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/28$316
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/216:04 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop16h 44mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/292:46 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop7h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 11/116:45 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Wed 11/129:51 amSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/28$321
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1210:50 amBNA - SFO
1 stop15h 09mJetBlue
Mon 11/1711:39 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop10h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 9/27$323
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 11/103:42 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$326
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Fri 10/39:38 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Mon 10/66:29 amSFO - BNA
1 stop16h 11mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Tue 11/254:17 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Thu 11/276:41 amSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/27$330

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

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NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop6h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

12:35 am-8:59 am

1 stop6h 24m

$321

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

12:30 am-9:03 am

1 stop6h 33m

$321

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/21

5:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

12:35 am-8:59 am

1 stop6h 24m

$321

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/21

7:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

9:21 am-12:17 am

2 stops12h 56m

$343

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/11

6:45 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 27m

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

7:15 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$343

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/12

7:30 am-2:43 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

12:30 am-9:03 am

1 stop6h 33m

$343

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/20

4:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

5:50 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$353

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/18

6:33 am-9:21 am

Nonstop4h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

4:30 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$360

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/20

7:00 am-3:57 pm

1 stop10h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

12:30 am-9:12 am

1 stop6h 42m

$362

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/7

8:30 am-11:35 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

11:00 pm-5:13 am

Nonstop4h 13m

$365

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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 September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 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.

The best insider tips for Nashville to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Nashville to San Francisco trip
Airports
BNA

For self-parking, Terminal Garage 1 and 2 are closest to the terminal. Economy Lots B and C offer cheaper rates with shuttle service.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
SFO

The least expensive way to downtown San Francisco from SFO is on BART. The trip takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 September 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Nashville to San Francisco is 65 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 $357). 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 September 29, 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 September 28, 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. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 7 flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Nashville Intl are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 48m 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 6h 53m. There are 1962 mi between Nashville and San Francisco.

  • 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 $129. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $221 and $254, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 69% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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: United Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (85%), Air New Zealand (84%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $717 for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $236.

  • 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 $357). 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 6 airlines flying from Nashville to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$254Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$270Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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