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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nashville to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 1:04 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 1:24 am.

The flight takes about 5h 04m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Nashville to San Francisco takes 5h 04m, covering 1,962 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Nashville to San Francisco range from $378 to $571, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 42% above the $468 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $317 round-trip via Austin Bergstrom (AUS), compared to $479 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to San Francisco flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $276 to $2,024. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nashville to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Nashville to San Francisco usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Nashville to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Nashville to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $430 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $539, a difference of $109.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Nashville and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 27m, compared with 6h 29m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 49m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Nashville (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Nashville to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The quickest way to get to Nashville International Airport is definitely by road. The I-40E offers a direct route from Downtown to the airport, though you can cut about 6min by merging onto the I-24E instead of going with the I-40E directly. You can take a taxi or drive yourself, although driving might take a little longer since you’ll have to go all the way to the parking lot while a taxi drops you right outside the main terminal.

Nashville International Airport offers a wide range of parking options for anyone looking to leave their car at the airport. Terminal Lot A is only a walking distance from the main terminal, while Terminal Garages 1 and 2 are equally close and offer over 4,000 covered parking spaces. The Economy Parking Lots B and C charge the lowest prices, although they are a little further from the main terminal, and you will have to use the complimentary shuttle to get from the parking lot to the terminal. You can also go for other off-site parking lots that charge even lower prices.

Both Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Oakland International Airport (OSK) are only a few miles away from San Francisco and therefore offer an alternative airport to land instead of San Francisco International Airport. If you’re looking to avoid long lines, you should book a flight that lands at SJC or OAK since they are significantly less busy than SFO Airport, which handles about five times the number of passengers in a year compared to the other airports.

Downtown San Francisco is roughly 14 miles away from San Francisco International Airport. There are multiple ways through which you can get there, including taxis, trains, and rental cars available at the airport. While they are all equal in terms of the time it takes to get Downtown, the taxi offers much more convenience since they can drop you anywhere. The train, on the other hand, might be less convenient but it is significantly cheaper.