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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nashville to San Francisco 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 Francisco

Fri, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 12
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7:27 pm - 12:19 amBNA-SFO
6h 52m1 stop
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6:37 am - 12:01 amSFO-BNA
15h 24m1 stop
$189Frontier
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Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 8
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 11:34 pmBNA-SFO
18h 34m1 stop
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6:37 am - 12:01 amSFO-BNA
15h 24m1 stop
$194Frontier
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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 11
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3:56 pm - 11:39 pmBNA-SFO
9h 43m1 stop
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12:40 am - 9:02 amSFO-BNA
6h 22m1 stop
$277Delta
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Sat, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 4
Delta Logo
3:05 pm - 10:17 pmBNA-SFO
9h 12m1 stop
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12:49 am - 9:07 amSFO-BNA
6h 18m1 stop
$308Delta
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Sat, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 5
American Airlines Logo
5:36 am - 11:28 amBNA-SFO
7h 52m1 stop
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6:10 am - 2:48 pmSFO-BNA
6h 38m1 stop
$319American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 5:10 pmBNA-SFO
4h 45mnonstop
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8:20 am - 2:30 pmSFO-BNA
4h 10mnonstop
$321Southwest
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 5:10 pmBNA-SFO
4h 45mnonstop
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9:05 pm - 7:50 amSFO-BNA
8h 45m1 stop
$331Southwest
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Fri, Jun 27 - Sun, Jun 29
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 8:10 pmBNA-SFO
4h 45mnonstop
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4:33 pm - 10:59 pmSFO-BNA
4h 26mnonstop
$337United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 27 - Sat, Jun 28
United Airlines Logo
2:48 pm - 5:34 pmBNA-SFO
4h 46mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 8:54 amSFO-BNA
7h 29m1 stop
$347United Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Sat, May 31
American Airlines Logo
5:23 pm - 12:22 amBNA-SFO
8h 59m1 stop
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12:21 am - 9:39 amSFO-BNA
7h 18m1 stop
$348American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to San Francisco

 
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Security screening is typically quick and efficient at BNA. Check estimated wait times on the BNA website before heading to the airport.

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For a cost-effective city transfer, take BART from SFO. The station is in the International Terminal, a short walk from T1 and T3.

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nashville to San Francisco 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 Francisco? 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 Francisco?

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

When flying from Nashville to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Nashville, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is July, where tickets cost $371 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $480 and $450 respectively.

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

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 $433 on average.

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

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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$91
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Nashville to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nashville to San Francisco 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 Francisco

  • Which is the quickest way to get to BNA Airport from Downtown Nashville?

    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.

  • Is parking available at BNA Airport?

    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.

  • Which is the best airport to land in?

    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.

  • How far is Downtown San Francisco from SFO Airport?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco was $91 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

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

    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 Francisco?

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

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nashville to San Francisco flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nashville and San Francisco.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nashville to San Francisco, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to San Francisco are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $340 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $458 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Nashville with another airline. Booking your flights between Nashville and SFO 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco 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 Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $227 or less one-way and $498 or less round-trip.
  • If you’re traveling with a pet or service animal, you can find the relief areas at Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Terminal Garage 1 on level P5 of Pedestrian Plaza and curbside on the North and South sides of the Departures level.
  • Delta and American Airlines are the only airlines with a lounge at Nashville International Airport. Therefore, if you want access to these lounges, consider booking your flight with one of them.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has a few specially dedicated nursing rooms for all moms traveling with an infant. They are located on Terminal 3 near gates E5, F4, and F16, as well as the Mezzanine level by the Concession area.
  • When traveling with a service animal at BNA Airport, they must be on a leash at all times. All animals that don’t count as service animals are required to be kept in safe carriers at all times.
  • Both American Airlines and United Airlines provide passengers with a light meal during the trip. However, for United Airlines, you will have to pay an extra fee, while American Airlines provides it for free.

Prefer to fly direct from Nashville to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

Nashville Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Nashville Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Southwest, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Nashville to San Francisco

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4289 reviews
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Canceled last minute. Also canceled another flight that my brother was supposed to be on. Delta is horrible now. Never flying them again.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

I needed to make changes to my flights. When I called customer service, they assisted me with care professionalism.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

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