OAK - BNA

$163 Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to Nashville

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Cheapest round-trip
$337
Overall average: $506
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/18Wed 4/22
OAK - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$163
Typical prices: $166-$228
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/25
OAK - BNA • 1 stop
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A taxi or rideshare to downtown Nashville takes 15 mins.
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Cheapest • Avg $310 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 35m (one-way)
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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

Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
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8:10 pm - 5:41 pm
OAK
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BNA
19h 31m
1 stop
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7:05 am - 1:15 pm
BNA
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OAK
8h 10m
1 stop
$337Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
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8:10 pm - 5:41 pm
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BNA
19h 31m
1 stop
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7:05 am - 6:39 pm
BNA
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OAK
13h 34m
2 stops
$375Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:00 am - 5:40 am
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BNA
20h 40m
1 stop
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5:21 pm - 9:03 am
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OAK
17h 42m
1 stop
$379Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
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8:10 pm - 5:41 pm
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BNA
19h 31m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 8:53 am
BNA
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OAK
18h 08m
1 stop
$380Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:00 am - 5:40 am
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BNA
20h 40m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 8:53 am
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OAK
18h 08m
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$381Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7
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2:09 pm - 11:59 pm
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BNA
7h 50m
1 stop
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6:05 pm - 10:32 pm
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OAK
30h 27m
1 stop
$384Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
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6:40 pm - 5:40 am
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BNA
9h 00m
1 stop
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5:21 pm - 9:03 am
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OAK
17h 42m
1 stop
$390Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 16
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7:00 am - 5:40 am
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BNA
20h 40m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:43 pm
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OAK
18h 43m
1 stop
$395Alaska Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, Apr 29
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6:20 am - 11:59 pm
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BNA
15h 39m
1 stop
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6:05 pm - 9:13 am
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OAK
17h 08m
1 stop
$402Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5
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2:09 pm - 5:05 pm
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BNA
24h 56m
2 stops
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4:45 pm - 8:53 am
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18h 08m
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$405Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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 September, where tickets cost $352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $544 and $530 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 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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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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$163
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Oakland to Nashville

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 $169 for a one-way ticket and $337 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?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific 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 $488 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 $346 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Nashville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4321 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed by two hours, then by three hours. Then, at 10:01, a notification that the flight was back on schedule for the original time. I just happened to be getting on a train to go to the airport at 10 just to be extra early for the delayed departure when I saw the update come through. I got to the train terminal at the airport at 11:07. A shuttle immediately arrived and offloaded, but didn't show anyone on before speeding off. It was 30 minutes before another arrived. I finally got to the terminal and through security and to the gate just in time for them to tell me the door had just been locked. Flight closed. I had to wait until the next day to fly out. No or for a hotel, a meal, nothing.

My flight was delayed by over an hour and the turbulance was horrible.

They changed our boarding gates at the last minute! No one at gate told us! It was finally announced over loud speaker but the person spoke very broken English and couldn’t understand!! Just went to information board to confirm. Had a “ medical emergency “ they called it and we couldn’t use bathrooms ( I understand) The flight attendant allowed the teenager sitting in my row to move to be with friend? Would have loved the same from my husband at back of plane! Why did attendant ask me twice to push my bag under the seat and NEVER once said anything to man in aisle across from me?? His was laying in floor!! Rate food? What food? Just drinks were offered for a price. Should be against the law to charge $5 for water. No… not the best flight.

I was double booked for my ticket- they have record of it and admitted to their error but wouldn’t let me board until I paid once again for the fare- have documentation of their mistake -

The flight time did not match my original email on time of flight. Missed the first flight. The representative I got on the phone was so incompetent it was unbelievable. My guess is it was AI but it told me it was not AI. They did get me rebooked which I was very thankful of. The return flight was delayed because of staffing issues for the plane and when we reached our destination the jet bridge would not work so we sat on the plane another 40 minutes. I did get to my destination and I did get home but not a good experience.

I cannot effectively rate the food and drink as I had not. Otherwise, the trip was fine. The seats were nice, the crew was fine. They could smile once in a while. They all look like they were mad.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

Cancelled my flight, said next flight was 30hrs later. Had to come out of pocket $500 to get on a SW flight

For the price of the fare, there really isn’t much to complain about.

Flight was delayed from 10:09pm back to 12:41am and actually took off closer to 1am as they were waiting for an additional flight attendant. Plane was new and crew was fine once we got moving but the delay was rough. Also Spirit (have flown this twice) lands at the satellite gates at BNA and there is a ground shuttle to get you back to the main terminal that adds outdoor elements, extra walking and about 20 min total to the arrival timing. BNA may eventually connect this concourse in a better way as they grow but it’s notable.

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