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

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 3:53 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 12:18 am.

The flight takes about 4h 53m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Nashville to San Jose takes 4h 53m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Nashville to San Jose range from $256 to $440, with an average of $343 over the past 12 months. Anything below $256 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the $343 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $240 round-trip via Austin Bergstrom (AUS), compared to $559 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 and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $316 to $1,132. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nashville to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz

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

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Nashville to San Jose. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $302 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $426, a difference of $124.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and 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).

San Jose 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 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.

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.

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.