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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:25 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 4:24 am.

The flight takes about 4h 25m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Nashville:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Nashville takes 4h 25m, covering 1,962 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 San Francisco to Nashville range from $399 to $606, with an average of $495 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $495 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $298 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $507 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$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 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Nashville flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening 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 $307 to $2,165. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to Nashville route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $152, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from San Francisco to Nashville usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from San Francisco to Nashville. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $471 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $579, a difference of $108.

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

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Nashville. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 6h 39m via San Diego (SAN) and 6h 51m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Nashville are Gaylord Opryland, Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Nashville on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Nashville flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. American Airlines has their Admirals club lounge on the Airside of Concourse C in the Mezzanine level across Gate C10. Delta Sky Club is on the Airside of Concourse B next to Gate B3. There are also showers located on the Airside of Terminal 1 in Concourse C near Gate 41.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has four parking options: ParkFast Parking, where you pay around $2 per 20min, around $36 per day for members, and approximately $45 for non-members. At Domestic Parking, you will pay around $2 per 15min and approximately $36 per day. The International Parking is around $2 per 20min and approximately $25 per day, and long-term parking is going for around $2 per 20min and approximately $25 per day.

The most affordable and fastest public means of transport from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to downtown Nashville is by boarding Bus 18, which operates between 7 am and 10 pm. The fare goes for around $1.70 per person. You can visit Nashville MTA’s website to check on the drop-off locations.

Yes. United Airlines is the only airline that offers nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nashville International Airport (BNA). However, they also offer flights with a layover at George Bush International Airport (IAH), O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Denver International Airport (DEN), and Dulles International Airport (IAD). Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines also offer flights with layovers at Denver International Airport (DEN), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), respectively. However, Delta Airlines also has a layover at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).