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$138 Find Cheap Flights from Nashville to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$252
Overall average: $394
Frontier
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BNA - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$319
Typical prices: $404-$489
Southwest
Tue 5/5Tue 5/12
BNA - SAN • Non-stop
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Security screening is quick at Nashville Intl.
Route 992 bus is the cheapest way to downtown San Diego.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nashville to San Diego

Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
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3:14 pm - 12:05 am
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10h 51m
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8:54 pm - 5:10 am
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6h 16m
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$252Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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18h 36m
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12:12 pm - 11:34 am
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45h 22m
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$255Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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3:24 pm - 8:34 am
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19h 10m
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7:20 am - 1:15 pm
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27h 55m
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$256Frontier
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
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10h 51m
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2:49 pm - 5:10 am
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36h 21m
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$257Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 11
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3:14 pm - 8:26 pm
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7h 12m
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9:28 pm - 2:29 pm
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15h 01m
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$260Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Sun, Apr 5
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11h 07m
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6:25 am - 2:29 pm
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30h 04m
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$261Frontier
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
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32h 04m
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27h 57m
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$265Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
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7h 12m
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15h 42m
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$269Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
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27h 54m
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7h 30m
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$271Frontier
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 8
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10h 48m
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BNA
24h 29m
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Nashville to San Diego flights

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 round-trip 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 Thursday and avoid Saturdays 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 round-trip 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 August, where tickets cost $301 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $484 and $426 respectively.

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

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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$138
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% 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 $138 for a one-way ticket and $252 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nashville to San Diego?

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nashville to San Diego flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nashville to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nashville to San Diego?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Nashville and San Diego, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to San Diego are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $455 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $276 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nashville to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $220 or less one-way and $364 or less round-trip.
  • 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Nashville to San Diego

 
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

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.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

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.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

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,

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

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.

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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