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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $282-$501
Frontier
Mon 8/17Mon 8/24
BNA - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$277
Typical prices: $306-$527
Southwest
Sat 8/22Sat 8/29
BNA - SFO • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest and United Airlines. Average duration is 4h 43m
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Cheapest • Avg $308 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 35m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Nashville to San Francisco (BNA-SFO)

 
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

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
Frontier Logo
3:41 pm - 7:56 pm
BNA
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SFO
30h 15m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 12:10 pm
SFO
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BNA
14h 40m
1 stop
$257Frontier
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
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11:32 am - 4:57 pm
BNA
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SFO
7h 25m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:47 pm
SFO
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BNA
10h 47m
1 stop
$259Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 17
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12:25 pm - 12:18 am
BNA
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SFO
13h 53m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:10 pm
SFO
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BNA
28h 10m
1 stop
$260Frontier
Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 11
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7:42 pm - 9:18 pm
BNA
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SFO
27h 36m
2 stops
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9:00 pm - 1:57 pm
SFO
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BNA
14h 57m
1 stop
$261Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23
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2:41 pm - 8:43 am
BNA
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SFO
20h 02m
1 stop
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1:07 pm - 12:10 pm
SFO
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BNA
45h 03m
2 stops
$262Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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12:25 pm - 12:18 am
BNA
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SFO
13h 53m
1 stop
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9:05 pm - 12:10 pm
SFO
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BNA
13h 05m
2 stops
$263Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 11
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12:25 pm - 12:18 am
BNA
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SFO
13h 53m
1 stop
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4:30 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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BNA
17h 10m
2 stops
$264Frontier
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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7:42 pm - 12:15 am
BNA
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SFO
6h 33m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:47 pm
SFO
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BNA
10h 47m
1 stop
$265Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
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12:55 pm - 12:18 am
BNA
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SFO
13h 23m
1 stop
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12:29 am - 9:01 am
SFO
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BNA
6h 32m
1 stop
$266Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
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7:00 am - 7:06 pm
BNA
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SFO
14h 06m
2 stops
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12:29 am - 9:01 am
SFO
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BNA
6h 32m
1 stop
$267Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco departing in August.

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 Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 August, where tickets cost $399 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $524 and $522 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 $444 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, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to San Francisco

 
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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$113
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco was $113 for a one-way ticket and $257 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?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Air Canada 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 Boeing 737-800 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Nashville and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to San Francisco are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $491 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 $320 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $250 or less one-way and $501 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?

 
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Nashville Intl to San Francisco

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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San Francisco to Nashville Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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