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$56+ Cheap flights from Tennessee to San Francisco (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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SFO
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Tennessee to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tennessee to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 19, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/48:07 pmMEM - SFO
1 stop13h 46mFrontier
Sun 12/76:30 amSFO - MEM
1 stop10h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/129:17 pmMEM - SFO
1 stop12h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/145:46 pmSFO - MEM
1 stop24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/103:49 pmMEM - SFO
1 stop17h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amSFO - MEM
1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/103:49 pmMEM - SFO
1 stop17h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:00 amSFO - MEM
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/78:07 pmMEM - SFO
2 stops21h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:00 amSFO - MEM
1 stop12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/48:07 pmMEM - SFO
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
Mon 12/86:30 amSFO - MEM
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:21 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1610:10 pmSFO - CHA
2 stops35h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/181:41 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1111:20 pmSFO - CHA
2 stops18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$267
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/410:21 pmCHA - SFO
2 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:43 amSFO - CHA
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/1012:00 pmBNA - SFO
2 stops21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:30 amSFO - BNA
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$276
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:02 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - BNA
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/17$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/247:02 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop15h 21mFrontier
Mon 12/296:24 amSFO - BNA
2 stops22h 18mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$283

Cheap flight deals from Tennessee to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tennessee to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated November 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$152
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$56
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$475

Good round-trip deal

$454 or less

Good one-way deal

$259 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tennessee 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 November 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tennessee to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Tennessee

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San Francisco

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Return

Price

MemphisSan Francisco

MEM - SFO

MEMSFO

Memphis

Fri 12/12

9:17 pm-7:48 am

1 stop12h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

5:46 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop24h 11m

$182

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 12/4

4:52 pm-12:24 am

1 stop10h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

6:30 am-3:57 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$188

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 12/11

10:21 pm-7:48 am

1 stop12h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

10:10 pm-12:51 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$230

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/8

4:23 pm-12:24 am

1 stop11h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

6:05 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$254

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 12/18

1:41 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop10h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

11:20 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops18h 46m

$267

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/17

7:35 am-1:38 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

2:35 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 38m

$285

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/10

7:35 am-1:38 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

10:35 am-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$285

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sun 12/14

7:00 am-3:57 pm

1 stop10h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

1:58 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 19m

$304

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/14

7:35 am-5:49 pm

1 stop12h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

10:35 am-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$305

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 1/21

12:53 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

6:45 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Tennessee to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tennessee to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tennessee to San Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to San Francisco (average of $120). Flying from Tennessee to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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 TN to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tennessee 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 November 19, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from Tennessee to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tennessee to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Tennessee to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Tennessee to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 19, 2025.

The most flights from USTN to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tennessee 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Tennessee?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Tennessee, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco.

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

    This flight path from Tennessee to San Francisco was viewed by 30 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Tennessee to San Francisco in just under 8h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 29m. There are 1962 mi between Tennessee and San Francisco. 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 Tennessee to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $142 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $147 and Frontier from $148 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tennessee to San Francisco?

    The most popular flight routes from Tennessee to San Francisco are Nashville Intl - San Francisco, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - San Francisco and Memphis - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to San Francisco on time: Virgin Australia (86%), United Airlines (86%), Air New Zealand (83%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Tennessee to San Francisco is $142. On average you can expect to pay $1,037. The most popular route, (Nashville Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $168.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tennessee to San Francisco.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to San Francisco (average of $120). Flying from Tennessee to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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 Tennessee to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tennessee 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$254Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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