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Find cheap flights from Nashville to San Diego from $90

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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to San Diego (BNA-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nashville to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:52 am - 6:09 pmBNA-SAN
10h 17m1 stop
10:11 am - 6:25 pmSAN-BNA
6h 14m1 stop
$90Frontier
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Tue, May 14 - Sat, May 18
7:15 am - 8:22 pmBNA-SAN
15h 07m1 stop
10:11 am - 6:25 pmSAN-BNA
6h 14m1 stop
Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
9:44 am - 9:15 pmBNA-SAN
13h 31m1 stop
10:11 am - 6:25 pmSAN-BNA
6h 14m1 stop
$116Frontier
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Mon, May 13 - Sat, May 18
9:37 am - 5:54 pmBNA-SAN
10h 17m1 stop
6:15 pm - 7:52 amSAN-BNA
11h 37m1 stop
$118Frontier
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Thu, May 9 - Sat, May 11
9:37 am - 5:11 pmBNA-SAN
9h 34m1 stop
10:11 am - 6:25 pmSAN-BNA
6h 14m1 stop
$119Frontier
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Sat, May 11 - Sat, May 18
5:40 pm - 9:14 amBNA-SAN
17h 34m2 stops
9:12 pm - 2:17 pmSAN-BNA
15h 05m2 stops
$157Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
5:40 pm - 9:14 amBNA-SAN
17h 34m2 stops
2:38 pm - 8:10 amSAN-BNA
15h 32m2 stops
$173Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Sat, May 18
8:17 am - 12:32 pmBNA-SAN
6h 15m1 stop
1:32 pm - 11:23 pmSAN-BNA
7h 51m1 stop
$296American Airlines
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Mon, May 13 - Thu, May 16
11:00 am - 3:42 pmBNA-SAN
6h 42m1 stop
11:30 am - 11:02 pmSAN-BNA
9h 32m1 stop
$298Delta
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Thu, Sep 5 - Tue, Oct 15
7:00 pm - 11:51 pmBNA-SAN
6h 51m1 stop
9:59 pm - 8:17 amSAN-BNA
8h 18m1 stop
$323Delta
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Flights from Nashville to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nashville to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Nashville to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Nashville to San Diego, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Nashville, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nashville to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nashville to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $243 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $455 and $439 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nashville to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nashville to San Diego, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 69 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Nashville to San Diego found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $90 on Frontier, followed by Spirit Airlines ($157). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $119 on Spirit Airlines and from $125 on Frontier.

How many flights are there between Nashville and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Nashville and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 4h 20m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nashville to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nashville at 6:35 am and will be landing in San Diego at 8:55 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Nashville to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nashville to San Diego jets off at 7:20 pm and lands at 9:40 pm.

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January

High season

July

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$90
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Nashville to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nashville to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Nashville to San Diego

  • How can I get to my hotel from the San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    Commuter trains travel from the airport into the city 365 days a year and are the best option if you are visiting outlining communities like Torrey Pines or Carroll Canyon. The closest train station is a few miles away and can be reached by bus. The city bus offers fast, easy, and cheap travel to downtown. If you're taking the bus, you can catch it outside of either Terminal 1 or 2.

  • What services or amenities are offered to passengers flying out of the Nashville International Airport (BNA)?

    The Nashville International Airport (BNA) celebrates the country music genre. During the busy travel season, passengers can enjoy live country music in the C/D concourse area. There are also several retail stores throughout the airport and a variety of places to dine and drink including a couple of coffee shops and breweries, a Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and the popular Nashville restaurant, 400 Degrees Hot Chicken.

  • Can I rent a car at the San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    Yes. Several rental car agencies have offices at the San Diego Airport. From SAN, you can rent a car from Avis, Budget, SIXT, or Thrifty Rental Car Agencies. The rental car center is a couple of miles from the terminals. However, you can take a free shuttle to the car rental pickup lot.

  • Is there a bank at the Nashville International Airport (BNA)?

    There is a branch of both Sun Trust and Fifth Third Banks in the airport. You can also withdraw money from one of the many ATM machines around the ticket offices, just past security, and in the baggage claim area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nashville to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to San Diego was $119 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Nashville and San Diego?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nashville to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nashville to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Nashville to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nashville to San Diego, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to San Diego are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $382 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $378 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nashville to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nashville to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nashville to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Nashville is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nashville to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Nashville with another airline. Booking your flights between Nashville and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nashville to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Nashville up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from BNA to San Diego

  • On your flight from Nashville International (BNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), you'll have to change planes. There are several places that you could have a layover in including Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Chicago, or Miami. Layovers on this flight route could last for just 40min or over 14h.
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a growing airport with two terminals and over forty gates. With its moving walkways, you'll find it easy to walk from one concourse to another.
  • The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the main airport in San Diego. It is less than 10min from downtown and a short drive from several local attractions like Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and Seaport Village.
  • You can get dropped off at the Nashville Airport (BNA) for your flight to San Diego. The passenger dropoff area is on Level 3. If you choose to drive, parking is available in one of the terminal garages or the terminal parking lot. You can save a little money by parking in the economy lot that is offsite. Once you park, a complimentary shuttle will take you to the terminal.
  • There are baggage cart dispensers at both the Nashville and San Diego airports. These carts make it easy to hold and move your luggage from your car to the ticket agent and from baggage claim to your mode of transportation.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Nashville to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Nashville Intl to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Nashville to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nashville to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
7.5food
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Overall it was good. The flight was bumpy at times, but the pilot made us aware every time. As a result, no snacks/drinks were made available. Seats were tight but that’s okay as I had a window seat.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Smaller, regional aircraft limits amount of overhead luggage space. At least there were jetways at both BNA and PHL. First class food service was minimal with the usual assortment of packaged snacks (nothing creative) and no handiwipes. American tries to turn around aircraft too quickly without enough time to clean the planes. WIFI service did not include TV programming.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

The arriving flight was a few minutes late, but the gate crew helped to deplane and board our outgoing flight quickly and efficiently. We were able to depart quickly and arrive at ORD almost at the posted time. Great job.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The seat was very uncomfortable from Boston to Nashville. Otherwise the flight was excellent.

The no frills ticket price. The seats are very uncomfortable.

My flight experience was OK. The crew are friendly. The Flight was smooth. One thing that didn’t sit well with me was when I was checking in from RSW to head to Nashville the ticket agent told me I didn’t have a seat assignment and asked if I wanted to upgrade to first class for $50. I said no. I was placed in the third row middle seat. Upon taking off the flight attendant asked if anyone wanted to move. He specifically mentioned the third row was the worst because the lack of legroom. There were 70 open seats on the flight. Just wondering why with 70 open seats the ticket agent would place me in a middle seat in the worst row.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Nashville to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/28Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
28h 51mBNA-SAN
$119
5/6Mon
1 stopFrontier
11h 52mBNA-SAN
$125
5/28Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
28h 51mBNA-SAN
$126
5/25Sat
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
20h 53mBNA-SAN
$130
7/5Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 27mBNA-SAN
$148
5/6Mon
2 stops
19h 44mBNA-SAN
$154
5/6Mon
3 stops
18h 31mBNA-SAN
$169
6/30Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 05mBNA-SAN
$209
5/24Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 02mBNA-SAN
$289
6/30Sun
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 22mBNA-SAN
$619

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Last minute flights from Nashville to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Nashville to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/25Thu
multi-stopFrontier
10h 17mBNA-SAN
4/29Mon
multi-stopFrontier
22h 32mSAN-BNA
$217
4/25Thu
multi-stopFrontier
10h 17mBNA-SAN
4/27Sat
multi-stopFrontier
11h 37mSAN-BNA
$218
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 58mBNA-SAN
5/5Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
5h 27mSAN-BNA
$258
4/25Thu
multi-stopFrontier
10h 17mBNA-SAN
4/26Fri
multi-stopFrontier
26h 09mSAN-BNA
$265
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 58mBNA-SAN
5/5Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 12mSAN-BNA
$275
4/28Sun
multi-stopFrontier
10h 19mBNA-SAN
5/2Thu
multi-stopFrontier
25h 08mSAN-BNA
$277
4/26Fri
multi-stop
13h 53mBNA-SAN
5/29Wed
multi-stop
7h 08mSAN-BNA
$280
4/25Thu
multi-stop
18h 40mBNA-SAN
4/28Sun
multi-stop
5h 27mSAN-BNA
$282
4/26Fri
multi-stop
25h 36mBNA-SAN
5/29Wed
multi-stop
17h 36mSAN-BNA
$336
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
34h 48mBNA-SAN
5/5Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 12mSAN-BNA
$377

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Nashville (BNA)United States

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