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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tennessee

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Nashville
Nashville1 stop$275
Knoxville
Knoxville1 stop$249
Memphis
Memphis2 stops$257
Chattanooga
Chattanooga1 stop$371
Blountville
Blountville1 stop$415
Paducah
Paducah1 stop$445
Nashville
Nashville1 stop$275
Knoxville
Knoxville1 stop$249
Memphis
Memphis2 stops$257
Chattanooga
Chattanooga1 stop$371
Blountville
Blountville1 stop$415
Paducah
Paducah1 stop$445
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Tennessee flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from San Francisco to Tennessee recently?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to Tennessee on KAYAK in the last week:

• Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) from $249
• Memphis (MEM) from $257
• Nashville Intl (BNA) from $275

How do fares into airports in Tennessee compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Tennessee from San Francisco are:

• Memphis (MEM) (avg. price $488)
• Nashville Intl (BNA) (avg. price $502)
• Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) (avg. price $506)

Are flights from San Francisco to Tennessee cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Francisco to Tennessee are about 7% lower than they were in November last year, averaging $501 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tennessee?

January is typically the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tennessee, with round-trip fares averaging $460. November and May are usually the most expensive, averaging $564 and $543, respectively.

How do fares from San Francisco to Tennessee vary by day of the week?

On average, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Tennessee and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 30% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Tuesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from San Francisco to Tennessee?

It's cheapest to fly to Tennessee in the evening with average prices of $451. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $531.

What's the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tennessee?

Book your flights 23 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 38% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for San Francisco to Tennessee flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 22% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Memphis

Your San Francisco to Tennessee flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tennessee?

    Yes. Fares from San Francisco to Tennessee are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $400 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Francisco to Tennessee?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Francisco to Tennessee have typically cost between $400 and $623.

  • What are the main airports serving Tennessee?

    There are 7 airports in Tennessee. 74% of KAYAK users choose Nashville Intl (BNA) as their arrival airport, while 11% choose Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Tennessee?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • Southwest

  • Which destinations in Tennessee can I fly nonstop from San Francisco?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from San Francisco to just one destination in Tennessee: Nashville.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to Tennessee?

    Yes, nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tennessee average $514 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) (avg. price $341)
    • Los Angeles (LAX) (avg. price $344)
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) (avg. price $354)

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Tennessee?

    Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tennessee take 4h 22m on average. All flights fly into Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • Which cabin classes are available from San Francisco to Tennessee?

    On flights from San Francisco to Tennessee you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around Tennessee?

    Tennessee is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Gaylord Opryland
    • Bridgestone Arena
    • Nissan Stadium
    • Music City Center

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to Tennessee?

    The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tennessee departs at 10:50 am and the latest leaves at 11:59 pm. Nonstop flights take about 4h 22m.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Tennessee flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 23 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 38% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in January to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in November will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Tuesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 30% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Memphis (MEM) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Nashville, the most popular destination in Tennessee. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga.
  • Time or money? If speed matters most, fly from San Francisco to Nashville Intl (BNA). If you're after the lowest fares, Memphis (MEM) is usually your best bet.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Tennessee? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4221 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

the flight was significantly delayed. Not much was done by the airline to compensate passengers

2.0 MediocreChristopher Ryan, Oct 2026
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the flight was significantly delayed. Not much was done by the airline to compensate passengers

Southwest has been a nightmare. Delayed flights, missed connections, systems down. Never again am I flying southwest.

I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

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

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.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I used to fly SWA all the time. I know the crew has their little acts that are often fun, and entertaining. On this flight one of the crew was just not nice. Very surprising.

The flight was delayed for almost an hour. We sat on the tarmac. There was no announcement. Not by the pilot or the crew. And for some reason, there was no beverage service, so even though it was a short flight, we had sat on the tarmac and the extra hour delay made me understandably thirsty. Water would’ve been nice if they had offered it. And for the first time, I forgot to bring my own water bottle. Reminder to bring your own water bottle because you never know if you’re going to get a beverage.

I used by Skymiles to upgrade to First so that I could comfortably work using my laptop. But WiFi was intermittent and unavailable for long periods. I feel like I wasted 70,000 miles :(

WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.

Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

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

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.

Deplorable not to have WiFi on 5 hr cross country flight and spend thousands of dollars

Check in went smoothly. Flight attendant who was assigned my area barely paid any attention to me! She acted as though she was extremely busy and flustered. Maybe she was new?! I told her to change the language on my screen, she said she’d come back to help me but never did so I was able to solve the problem on my own. She came back and said she’d made adjustments on her end. Highly doubt it because I found the setting to change the language! Also, I noticed everyone was eating before we landed so I pushed my help button and she never came so I got up to find her to ask her if I can have breakfast. She said they are not serving breakfast but I can have a sandwich. Yes, that was her response as I saw everyone eating breakfast!!!

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

One of my checked luggage was damaged. Cracked on the top by the handle.

I have been flying united for a long time but now I’m done

Delayed - leaving, delayed getting to the gate at destination. What should have been a very easy flight and experience was not.

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

This was an auto-rebook due to being delayed from an earlier UA connecting flight. The boarding was fine, but they sat me in a middle seat when my original booking was a window seat. Overall, the flight was fine as it still got me to my final destination.

Sitting in coach even in the larger leg space is extremely uncomfortable and the staff pay no attention.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

No food on 4.5 hour flight, wi-fi did not work. Terrible experience for a long haul flight.

Multiple delays and made us miss the connecting flight and lost our bags

Little communication with passengers after sitting over 1 hour for a maintenance issue Then we had to deplane- no crew communication Poor gate information after deplaned WiFi would not connect AT ALL

Flight attendant made the flight very enjoyable. He was courteous and gave great care to the passengers

Not good. Flight crew, was not friendly and just shoved stuff at us. Not the way I like to travel.

Aside from the little delay, overall was flight good. Made it safely. Thanks!

Over the course of 7 months of travel, I can count on my hand the number of times the flight has departed on time. Majority of the instances have been related to non-weather reasons. Would not recommend flying this Airline

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

On Frontier's website and on the app it clearly states that "Eligible active-duty U.S. military personnel and their accompanying spouse and children, when the service member is present and traveling on the same itinerary, will receive complimentary baggage benefits after successfully verifying their military status through ID.me" however, when checking in at the counter the attendant at the ticketing counter stated that it was only for the active duty service member, when I showed the attendant what it stated on the Frontier website and app she gave me an attitude but did change it eventually.

I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

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.

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

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