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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $309-$572
Frontier
Thu 8/13Thu 8/20
SFO - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$277
Typical prices: $331-$619
United Airlines
Sat 8/1Sat 8/8
SFO - BNA • Non-stop
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United Economy Plus adds up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Nashville (SFO-BNA)

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

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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9:05 pm - 2:46 pm
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BNA
15h 41m
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12:40 pm - 5:07 pm
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SFO
30h 27m
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$257Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 18
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BNA
27h 40m
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12:55 pm - 11:34 am
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SFO
24h 39m
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$260Frontier
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10
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BNA
10h 47m
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7:42 pm - 12:15 am
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6h 33m
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$265Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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BNA
15h 41m
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12:55 pm - 6:45 pm
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SFO
7h 50m
1 stop
$266Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 20
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BNA
15h 41m
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2:41 pm - 7:56 pm
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7h 15m
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$268Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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BNA
15h 41m
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12:25 pm - 12:18 am
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13h 53m
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$270Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 19
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BNA
15h 41m
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12:55 pm - 12:18 am
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13h 23m
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$271Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 20
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15h 41m
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2:41 pm - 8:43 am
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20h 02m
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$272Frontier
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:17 pm - 6:47 pm
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BNA
21h 30m
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7:42 pm - 4:57 pm
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23h 15m
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$275Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 17
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21h 03m
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6h 29m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Nashville flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Nashville departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Nashville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Nashville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Nashville, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nashville, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nashville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nashville is August, where tickets cost $426 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $565 and $550 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Nashville?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $440 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nashville, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Nashville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Nashville

  • Does Nashville International Airport (BNA) have a lounge?

    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.

  • How much does it cost to park at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    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.

  • What is the most convenient way of moving from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to downtown Nashville?

    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.

  • Are there any direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nashville International Airport (BNA)?

    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).

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Nashville?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Nashville was $121 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Nashville?

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Nashville flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Nashville?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Nashville?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Nashville, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Nashville?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Nashville on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $499 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 $327 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nashville.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $221 or less one-way and $356 or less round-trip.
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) has two terminals: the North Terminal, which hosts Gates A and B. The South Terminal hosts Gates C and D. Pet Relief Areas get Located both outside and inside the terminals, one across from Gate D-2 at Concourse D.
  • There are nursing suits in Terminals A, B, and C, while Terminals B and C host the family restrooms for the Nashville International Airport (BNA). The restrooms in Concourse C get located near Gate C15.
  • The AirTrain is a fully automated and free service that you can use to move into and around the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It is wheelchair accessible and has elevator services and designated wheelchair spaces at the ends of each car. It has station departures every 4min.
  • Using the BART Rapid Rail is the most convenient way to move from San Francisco from the East Bay and Northern San Mateo County directly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • There are three major international airports in San Francisco: Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport, and lastly, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is 13 miles from downtown San Francisco.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Nashville?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Nashville Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Nashville Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Nashville Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Nashville

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

8.0 ExcellentBobby, May 2026
MSY - BNA
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if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

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.

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.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

Wifi wasn't working well on the flight. Couldn't access entertainment options

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

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.

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

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

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

Flight was great. DELTA did a fantastic job! ATL was busy, as usual!

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Would had been nice to see a movie without having to pay to watch

It was a great experience. Do not normally fly United. Very nice. Thank you and happy holidays

technology worked well and everything ran smoothly. The seats are quite cramped so please don't try to re-engineer the cabin to squeeze more bodies on board.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

I never have a good experience with American and this was no different. The airplane was INCREDIBLY hot. Like unbearably so. Everyone was fanning themselves with pamphlets and sweating. When someone asked the flight attendant to turn down the temperature they were told there was nothing the crew could do. Once we pushed back from the gate we then had to wait an hour to take off and the communication from the crew was not good. People were getting up this whole time and a man was even in the bathroom when we took off. Once we landed at our destination we waited another 30 minutes at the gate to deplane with, again, no communication from the crew as to what was going on.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

While booking it was not obvious that I had to pay for carryon. Realized it only during check-in. Overall, meh!

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

There were a lot of issues every step of the process. Check in, security, boarding, and dealing with luggage. Plus the money you think you are saving you end up using in hidden fees.

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

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