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Among airlines operating Nashville to San Jose flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and San Jose.

Flights from Nashville to San Jose usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

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

• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to San Jose:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $221 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $538 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$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 Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 11% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Nashville to San Jose route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $352, a difference of $75. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Nashville to San Jose flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Santana Row. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 3:49 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 12:14 am.

The flight takes about 4h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 44% above the route average of $311. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Nashville to San Jose takes 4h 49m, covering 1,941 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $267 to $1,817. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nashville to San Jose are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $203.

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 32m, compared with 6h 33m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 39m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

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

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Nashville to San Jose range from $254 to $427, with an average of $311 over the past 12 months. Anything below $254 counts as a good deal.