OAK - BNA

$146 Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to Nashville

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$291
Overall average: $366
Southwest
Mon 1/26Fri 1/30
OAK - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$146
Typical prices: $212-$420
Southwest
Wed 2/4
OAK - BNA • 1 stop
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OAK's compact size eases departure stress.
A taxi or rideshare to downtown Nashville takes 15 mins.
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Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $291 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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7 weeks
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Nashville (OAK-BNA)

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

Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Jan 30
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 9:15 pm
OAK
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BNA
8h 05m1 stop
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5:30 am - 12:55 pm
BNA
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OAK
9h 25m1 stop
$291Southwest
Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 11:57 pm
OAK
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BNA
10h 14m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:23 pm
BNA
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OAK
11h 23m1 stop
$294Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 11:57 pm
OAK
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BNA
10h 14m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:23 pm
BNA
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OAK
11h 23m1 stop
$296Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 21
Delta Logo
12:38 pm - 10:30 pm
OAK
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BNA
7h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 11:53 pm
BNA
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OAK
8h 58m1 stop
$297Delta
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
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10:40 am - 8:35 pm
OAK
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BNA
7h 55m1 stop
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6:40 am - 3:05 pm
BNA
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OAK
10h 25m2 stops
$299Southwest
Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 13
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12:38 pm - 10:30 pm
OAK
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BNA
7h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:14 pm
BNA
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OAK
11h 59m2 stops
$302Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 21
Delta Logo
12:38 pm - 10:30 pm
OAK
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BNA
7h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:35 am - 11:53 pm
BNA
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OAK
18h 18m2 stops
$306Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
12:38 pm - 10:30 pm
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BNA
7h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:40 am - 11:53 pm
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OAK
14h 13m2 stops
$315Delta
Sat, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 12
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 9:28 pm
OAK
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BNA
13h 33m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 11:57 am
BNA
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OAK
6h 42m1 stop
$316Delta
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 11:57 pm
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BNA
13h 47m1 stop
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7:00 am - 4:23 pm
BNA
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OAK
11h 23m1 stop
$318Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Nashville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Nashville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Nashville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Nashville, 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 Oakland to Nashville is January, where tickets cost $366 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $556 and $547 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Nashville, 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 Oakland to Nashville, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Oakland to Nashville

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

OAK's compact size makes it easy to navigate, minimizing stress during departure. Plan for an extra half hour to get through security lines.

BNA

For a quick trip to downtown Nashville, take a taxi or rideshare from BNA. It's a convenient 15-minute drive without traffic.

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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.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$146
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Oakland to Nashville

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FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to Nashville

  • Where can I access baby care facilities at the Oakland Airport (OAK)?

    One of the most important things when traveling is looking for baby care facilities at the airport, where you can have some privacy when nursing them or changing their diapers. You will be able to access baby care facilities at the airport if you head to the Mamava Suites. Here, you will be able to access a collapsible table, fold-down table, two benches, a USB power outlet and privacy since the suites are lockable. The suites are adequately spaced to accommodate you, the child, a stroller, and your luggage.

  • Which places offer foods and drinks at Oakland Airport?

    If you are looking to grab something to eat while at the airport, there are a number of food concessions all over the airport. If you head past the security check in Terminal 2, there are a number of pubs, an ice-cream shop, a number of Mexican eateries, two food courts, Chili Too, and Starbucks. In Terminal 1, you will be able to grab something to eat at the Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon.

  • Where can I sleep when at BNA?

    One of your major concerns when at Nashville Airport will be a place to sleep, especially if you had not planned before your flight. There are sleeping options both inside and outside the airport. While inside the airport, you can head over to the Minute Suites, which is at Gate D3 at Concourse D and offers a place to sleep and work. If you find sleeping outside the airport more convenient, there are a hotels which are between 10 and 30 minutes away from the airport including the Radisson Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites, the Red Roof Inn, Country Inn & Suites and the Drury Inn & Suites.

  • Are there some activities I can do while at BNA?

    If you are looking for a way to pass time while at the airport, you can head over to Concourse C airside to the Tootsies Orchid Lounge to experience some live entertainment. Additionally, you can take a stroll throughout the airport in order to see some musical performances and art exhibitions.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Nashville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Nashville was $146 for a one-way ticket and $291 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Oakland to Nashville?

    When flying out of Oakland you will be using Oakland. You will be landing at Nashville, also known as Nashville Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Nashville?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Oakland to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Nashville?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Oakland and Nashville.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $490 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $388 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Oakland to Nashville.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from Oakland 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 Oakland to Nashville?

    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 Nashville with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and BNA 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 Oakland to Nashville?

    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 Nashville from Oakland 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 Oakland to Nashville

  • Do not get lost while trying to navigate your way around Oakland International Airport (OAK), as the two available terminals in the airport are linked by the covered pedestrian walkway.
  • If you lose your luggage while at Oakland Airport, you can head over to Terminal 1, where you will access the lost and found desk. Additionally, contact your respective airline carrier if you do not find your luggage there.
  • You can take advantage of an early check-in and cut-off time at the baggage compartment area if you are flying with your pet from Oakland Airport.
  • If you are in the military or have a relative who is serving, visit the USO military lounge at the Nashville International Airport (BNA) for free to take use of some of the services and amenities provided, such as food and entertainment.
  • There are smoking areas next to Gate C10 in Concourse C and close to Gate B10 in Concourse B if you're looking for a spot to smoke while at BNA.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Oakland to Nashville

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4252 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
SAN - OAK
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

No free snacks or drinks. Freezing. Uncomfortable. No plugs or entertainment. If you fly to LA the make you change terminals with a slow bus. Awful trip that took forever. Terrible airline- maybe the worst I’ve ever flown.

Crew are always very angry and dismissive like they seem they are being forced to work. In addition, there was a long line for the bathrooms, and only one was allowed to be used. No reason was given for only one bathroom being available; apparently, the stewardess was more interested in using the jumpseat instead of allowing the customers to use the bathroom.

No leg room. My knee was sore for a day.

For the price I could have taken a “name brand” airline. No drink no snack and constant emails trying to get addition money for EVERYTHING other airlines include in the price. It looks cheaper but it’s Judy bait and switch and emails non stop!

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

The flight was severely delayed due to the missing flight attendants.

Flight was cancelled without warning close to flight date. Stuck witha credit has to buy a new ticket from another airline in either to get to location. Email cancelling was lost in mail.

Spirit Airlines was ok but TRAVELHELPDESK, the 3rd party travel agent IS A JOKE! VERY RUDE CUSTOMER AGENTS ont he phone. NO HELP AT ALL. But the airlines was ok.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

The staff was very very rude in Las Vegas when boarding the flight. When presenting the boarding ticket. Las Vegas flight, it was hot and stuffy, it smelled really bad.

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