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Cheap Flights from Nashville to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$246
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$232
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$257
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$217
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$237
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$284
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$309
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$240
Reno
Reno1 stop$200
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$217
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$246
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$232
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$257
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$217
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$237
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$284
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$309
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$240
Reno
Reno1 stop$200
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$217

Book Cheap Nashville to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nashville to California 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Nashville to California

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 11:04 pm
BNA
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LAS
4h 19mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:47 pm - 5:10 am
LAS
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BNA
3h 23mnonstop
$111Spirit Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:41 pm - 10:52 pm
BNA
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LAS
4h 11mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:47 pm - 5:10 am
LAS
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BNA
3h 23mnonstop
$112Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:41 pm - 10:52 pm
BNA
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LAS
4h 11mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:47 pm - 5:10 am
LAS
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BNA
3h 23mnonstop
$116Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 11:42 am
BNA
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BUR
6h 22m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:36 pm
BUR
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BNA
8h 36m
1 stop
$189Delta
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
3:02 pm - 11:08 pm
BNA
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SMF
10h 06m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:07 pm - 9:35 am
SMF
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BNA
8h 28m
1 stop
$222Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 6
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 10:35 am
BNA
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SMF
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 8:40 pm
SMF
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BNA
5h 40m
1 stop
$232Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 4
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:16 pm
BNA
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BUR
10h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:43 pm - 6:30 am
BUR
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BNA
8h 47m
1 stop
$232United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Mar 30
American Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 11:59 pm
BNA
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SMF
8h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 8:19 am
SMF
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BNA
6h 29m
1 stop
$237American Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
3:16 pm - 10:55 pm
BNA
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SMF
9h 39m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:22 pm - 9:17 am
SMF
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BNA
8h 55m
1 stop
$242American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
10:30 am - 6:35 pm
BNA
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SMF
10h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:05 pm - 5:05 am
SMF
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BNA
4h 00mnonstop
$256Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Nashville to California flights

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

What is the cheapest Nashville to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Nashville found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at $224 round-trip. The most popular route is from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $322.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Nashville to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $428 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to California, 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 California is September, when tickets cost $230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $436 and $435 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nashville to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to California on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Nashville to California. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nashville to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$56
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Nashville to Las Vegas

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Where are common layovers on flights from Nashville to California?

    If you aren’t able to avoid booking a flight that makes stops on the way from Nashville to California, be aware of where layovers might take place. Some of the airports where these layovers will occur might include Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) or Denver International Airport (DEN).

  • Which California airport is close to Disneyland?

    John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the closest airport to Disneyland, but since there aren’t many major airlines that fly to it, you might want to consider flying to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) instead on your way to Disneyland. LAX is only about 1h 30 min away from Disneyland by car.

  • Which airlines will allow me to bring a pet on a flight to California?

    Many airlines will enable you to bring a pet on a flight as a carry-on when you’re traveling to California. Delta is one example as they'll allow you to fly with a small dog, cat, or bird as long as it fits into a soft-sided ventilated pet kennel that is no larger than 18 x 11 x 11 inches. Your pet will also need to be at least 8 weeks old and be vaccinated for rabies in most cases.

  • How can I make a flight from Nashville to California sustainable?

    If you’d like to make a flight from Nashville to California sustainable, do your research on the different sustainability plans airlines have put in place. Options like American Airlines have committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 by investing in fuel-friendly planes for its fleet and finding ways to offset its carbon emissions.

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

    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 California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Nashville to California 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 California?

    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 from Nashville to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Nashville to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $246 on average. Morning departures are around 7% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $442.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Nashville to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $102 one-way - $156 round-trip; Los Angeles $214 one-way - $378 round-trip; San Francisco $225 one-way - $473 round-trip
  • When you want to fly from Nashville to California, you should plan to depart from Nashville International Airport (BNA). You should also figure out which airport you would like to fly to in California since there are so many options. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Sacramento International Airport (SMF), and Oakland International Airport (OAK) will be just a few of the airports available to you.
  • You'll need to give thought to which airline you want to fly with when traveling from Nashville to California. American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines will all be options. Search for one that offers non-stop flights from Nashville to California whenever possible. Spirit Airlines, for example, can provide direct flights from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Even if you’re able to find direct flights from Nashville to California, they’ll still be on the longer side. For instance, a non-stop Spirit Airlines flight from Nashville International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport will take nearly 5 hours. Attempt to upgrade to a first-class seat after buying an economy-class seat if you can. Keep an eye on your email inbox and look for upgrade offers from your airline.
  • Many airlines, like American Airlines, will charge you for every bag that you check when flying through them. A better option would be to only bring a carry-on bag that doesn't exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches to avoid baggage fees.
  • Those who arrive early at Nashville International Airport for a flight to California might find themselves with extra time on their hands. If you are traveling with American Airlines, you'll be able to relax in the Admirals Club to kill time while you wait for your flight to take off.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Nashville to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nashville to California. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nashville to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4293 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
Airline reviews

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

American has been able to implement an algorithm that makes it possible for nearly every one of my evening flights to be late. Congratulations!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

It was good. But the gate team made me check my carry on when there was plenty of space for my luggage on the plane. Otherwise our trip was fine.

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

My flight was cancelled last minute and I had to pay $1600 for flights, when my original flights were $300. It was a terrible experience.

The Hawaiian lady that boarded me was rude and the one help me a the ticket counter was rude

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