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Cheapest round-trip
$284
Typical prices: $254-$427
Frontier
Mon 10/22Mon 10/29
BNA - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$397
Typical prices: $440-$675
Southwest
Wed 10/24Wed 10/31
BNA - SJC • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 4h 52m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $221 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nashville to San Jose (BNA-SJC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nashville to San Jose

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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9:44 pm - 1:20 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SJC San Jose
17h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:41 pm - 8:46 pmSJC  San Jose-BNA Nashville Intl
28h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$284Frontier
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
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3:11 pm - 8:12 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SJC San Jose
31h 01m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
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2:41 pm - 2:16 pmSJC  San Jose-BNA Nashville Intl
21h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$321Frontier
Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16
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4:46 pm - 10:12 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SJC San Jose
7h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:57 pm - 11:24 pmSJC  San Jose-BNA Nashville Intl
6h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$381American Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 18
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4:55 pm - 7:50 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SJC San Jose
4h 55mnonstop
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6:40 am - 12:45 pmSJC  San Jose-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 05mnonstop
$397Southwest
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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12:20 pm - 3:10 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SJC San Jose
4h 50mnonstop
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9:15 am - 3:35 pmSJC  San Jose-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 20mnonstop
$397Southwest
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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5:00 am - 11:04 amBNA  Nashville Intl-SJC San Jose
8h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:56 am - 10:36 pmSJC  San Jose-BNA Nashville Intl
8h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$398American Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16
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3:00 pm - 9:47 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SJC San Jose
8h 47m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:45 pm - 10:50 pmSJC  San Jose-BNA Nashville Intl
8h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$407Delta
Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 16
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3:00 pm - 9:47 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SJC San Jose
8h 47m1 stop Los Angeles
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1:50 pm - 11:40 pmSJC  San Jose-BNA Nashville Intl
7h 50m1 stop Los Angeles
$407Delta
Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 18
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6:01 am - 11:47 amBNA  Nashville Intl-SJC San Jose
7h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:15 pm - 11:14 pmSJC  San Jose-BNA Nashville Intl
6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$407United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1
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5:00 pm - 10:59 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SJC San Jose
7h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:11 pm - 11:20 pmSJC  San Jose-BNA Nashville Intl
7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$407United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Nashville to San Jose flights

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

Round-trip flights from Nashville to San Jose typically range from $254 to $427. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $284, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to San Jose?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to San Jose. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Jose?

•April, August and September are the cheapest months to fly from Nashville to San Jose at $256 round-trip.
•December ($387) and January ($372) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Nashville to San Jose the cheapest?

Flights from Nashville to San Jose are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to San Jose

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on BNA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SJC

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Key details for Nashville to San Jose flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$96
The most popular month to fly with an average 2% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Nashville to San Jose

When to book flights from Nashville to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nashville to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Nashville to San Jose flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Nashville to San Jose?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 3:52 pm
    • Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 12:17 am.

    The flight takes about 4h 52m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Nashville to San Jose?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Nashville to San Jose?

    A nonstop flight from Nashville to San Jose takes 4h 52m, covering 1,941 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Nashville to San Jose?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Nashville to San Jose flight?

    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.

  • How expensive are last-minute Nashville to San Jose flights?

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

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Nashville to San Jose?

    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.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Nashville to San Jose?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Nashville to San Jose?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Nashville to San Jose spread across the day?

    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%.

  • Have flight prices from Nashville to San Jose changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $284 to $2,039. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Nashville to San Jose looking right now?

    One-way fares from Nashville to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $182, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Nashville to San Jose?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Nashville to San Jose pass through?

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • 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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Nashville to San Jose?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Nashville to San Jose. 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.

  • What airlines fly from Nashville to San Jose?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and San Jose.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Nashville to San Jose?

    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).

  • What is the time difference between Nashville and San Jose?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in San Jose?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Nashville to San Jose flights?

    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.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Nashville to San Jose flights?

    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

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

Your guide to booking Nashville to San Jose flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $277, about $75 less than Monday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nashville to San Jose trip for April. Fares historically average $256 round-trip in that month - typically $131 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $221 round-trip on this route - about $317 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.

    • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
    • Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
    • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport

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