Cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $138
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Thu, Jan 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $138
Cheapest one-way flight $69
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jan 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $69
Cheapest nonstop flights $299
Southwest Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Jan 17 — Sat, Jan 24
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $299
Last-minute weekend getaway $386
Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $386
Cheapest business class flights $869
United Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sat, Feb 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $869
Fastest flight 4 hr 58 min The fastest nonstop flight from Nashville to San Francisco takes 4 hr 58 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–285
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $260–370

Popular airlines from Nashville to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $296
    Typical price: $305–580
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
    576 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $299
    Typical price: $365–660
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    BNA - SFO Every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
    403 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $313
    Typical price: $275–590
    386 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $251
    Typical price: $275–650
    339 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $263
    Typical price: $460–1,100
    42 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    from $324
    Typical price: $355–740
    28 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Nashville

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
    Nashville United States 17 min 6 mi
  • Louisville International Airport (SDF)
    Louisville United States 2 hr 37 min 150 mi
  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
    Huntsville United States 1 hr 54 min 105 mi
  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    Knoxville United States 2 hr 45 min 157 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nashville to San Francisco

When are the cheapest days to fly from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $150 to $285.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $296, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $299, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 21.
  • The cheapest American flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $313, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $251, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $263, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $324, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco starts at $138 from Thu, Jan 22 to Thu, Jan 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Thu, Jan 22.
How long does it take to fly from Nashville to San Francisco?
4 hr 58 min is the shortest flight time from Nashville to San Francisco.
When should you fly to San Francisco, United States?
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Nashville to San Francisco?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nashville to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What is the best airline to fly from Nashville to San Francisco?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Nashville to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Nashville to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 19 nonstop flights and 576 connecting flights per week. United flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nashville to San Francisco are:
  • Southwest offers 5 nonstop flights and 403 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 386 connecting flights per week. American flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 339 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • JetBlue offers 42 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Alaska offers 28 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Nashville and San Francisco.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $296, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $299, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 21.
  • The cheapest American flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $313, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $251, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $263, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $324, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
Which airlines have direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
United and Southwest fly direct from Nashville to San Francisco.
  • There are 19 United direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Southwest direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and San Francisco at price $386 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
United and Southwest fly direct from Nashville to San Francisco.
  • There are 19 United direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Southwest direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco available?
There are direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Nashville and San Francisco start at $299 from Sat, Jan 17 to Sat, Jan 24 with Southwest.
How can I find nonstop flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nashville to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Nashville and San Francisco start at $869 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sat, Feb 21 with United.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nashville and San Francisco start at $138 from Thu, Jan 22 to Thu, Jan 29.
How can I book business class trips from Nashville to San Francisco?
To book business class trips from Nashville to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
Are there any last-minute deals from Nashville to San Francisco next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Nashville and San Francisco starts at $386 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with Frontier.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and San Francisco at price $386 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco?
To find last-minute flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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