Cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco (BNA - SFO) from $45

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
BNA — SFO
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Nashville Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best BNA to SFO flight in 2023: compare Nashville to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$45
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 33% potential price drop
From Nashville Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to San Francisco

BNA - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 96% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

To save up to 25% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Nashville to San Francisco from $492 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $581 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to San Francisco from Nashville average $476. You can even find prices in February for less than $476, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as $228. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco from Nashville. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 45%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Francisco (BNA - SFO)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Nashville to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Nashville to San Francisco

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Cheap Nashville to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to San Francisco from Nashville

The cheapest one-way flights from Nashville to San Francisco
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Nashville IntlSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 12/9

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 12/12

1 stop13h 10m

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BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 11/4

1 stop12h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 11/13

1 stop13h 47m

Nashville IntlSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 12/9

2 stops15h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 12/12

1 stop13h 10m

Nashville IntlSan Francisco

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BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 11/4

1 stop12h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 11/13

2 stops11h 49m

Nashville IntlSan Francisco

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BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/18

1 stop12h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 10/23

2 stops17h 31m

Nashville IntlSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/25

2 stops15h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 11/1

1 stop16h 38m

Nashville IntlSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/27

2 stops15h 34m

San Francisco

Fri 11/3

1 stop20h 50m

Nashville IntlSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Fri 12/8

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 12/11

1 stop7h 20m

Nashville IntlSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/20

Nonstop4h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 10/22

Nonstop4h 17m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

To help decide which airline to fly from Nashville to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Nashville to San Francisco flights.

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.

Can I find flights from Nashville to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Nashville to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $88, but on average you can expect to pay $141.

Are there nonstop flights from Nashville to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Nashville to San Francisco is less than $438.

Are there last-minute flights available from Nashville to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Nashville to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Nashville to San Francisco?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this Nashville to San Francisco flight route?

How many flights depart from Nashville to San Francisco on average per day?

On average 4 flights depart from Nashville to San Francisco per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Nashville to San Francisco?

Departing from Nashville to San Francisco will take you 8h 37m. There are 1974 mi between Nashville and San Francisco.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nashville to San Francisco round-trip?

Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $88. Frontier is currently priced 81% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Nashville to San Francisco?

What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco?

On average you can expect to pay $732 for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $119 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $100.

What does BNA to SFO mean?

BNA stands for Nashville Intl Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for Nashville to San Francisco

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Top 5 airlines flying from Nashville to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Nashville to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$141Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$260Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Hourly flight availability from Nashville to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from Nashville to San Francisco
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0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Nashville to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Nashville to San Francisco
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