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$71 Find Cheap Flights from Nashville to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$301
Overall average: $424
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/11Tue 3/17
BNA - SAN • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$343
Typical prices: $402-$539
Southwest
Thu 2/19Wed 2/25
BNA - SAN • Non-stop
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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

Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
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7:00 am - 9:34 pm
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16h 34m
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8:39 am - 11:59 pm
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BNA
13h 20m
1 stop
$301Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
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7:22 pm - 11:48 pm
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SAN
6h 26m
1 stop
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9:55 pm - 7:36 am
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BNA
7h 41m
1 stop
$303Delta
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
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3:24 pm - 12:01 am
BNA
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SAN
10h 37m
1 stop
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9:45 am - 11:57 pm
SAN
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BNA
12h 12m
1 stop
$306Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 1
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8:45 pm - 1:10 pm
BNA
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SAN
18h 25m
1 stop
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2:52 pm - 5:08 am
SAN
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BNA
12h 16m
1 stop
$307Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:25 am - 7:28 pm
BNA
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SAN
13h 03m
2 stops
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6:25 am - 6:50 pm
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BNA
10h 25m
1 stop
$308Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 29
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11:15 am - 11:36 pm
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SAN
14h 21m
2 stops
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10:02 pm - 5:15 am
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BNA
29h 13m
1 stop
$309Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Mar 28
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8:41 pm - 2:05 pm
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SAN
43h 24m
2 stops
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2:08 pm - 5:15 am
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BNA
13h 07m
1 stop
$310Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 10
United Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:26 pm
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SAN
6h 51m
1 stop
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10:30 pm - 9:07 am
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BNA
8h 37m
1 stop
$311United Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 12:16 am
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SAN
7h 04m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 5:15 am
SAN
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BNA
53h 57m
2 stops
$315Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 9
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 2:08 pm
BNA
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SAN
9h 28m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:45 am - 6:28 pm
SAN
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BNA
6h 43m
1 stop
$319Delta
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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.

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Planning a trip from Nashville to San Diego? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 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 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 $429 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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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 $71 for a one-way ticket and $301 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, Delta, Alaska Airlines, 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 $465 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 $171 or less one-way and $408 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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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.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

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.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

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.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

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.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

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

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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